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SwissP Defence
SwissP Defence is the Thun-based small-calibre ammunition manufacturer that succeeded the Swiss federal munitions factory and now belongs to the Beretta group.
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About SwissP Defence
SwissP Defence AG is headquartered in Thun, canton of Bern, Switzerland. Its history dates back to 1863, when the Federal Laboratory was set up in Thun; from 1874 to 1995 the plant operated as the Eidgenössische Munitionsfabrik Thun. After several mergers it became part of RUAG's small-calibre ammunition business in 2002 and received its current name in 2022, when Beretta Holding acquired RUAG Ammotec.
The company develops and manufactures small-calibre ammunition for armed forces and law enforcement under the SWISS P brand, including precision rifle cartridges for sniper and designated-marksman use. It describes itself as one of the leading European suppliers in this segment and employs several hundred people in Thun.
Within the Beretta Defense Technologies alliance, SwissP Defence serves European military customers and is a regular exhibitor at defence trade fairs in the German-speaking region. Its relevance to the unmanned sector is indirect, through ammunition for kinetic counter-drone engagement with small arms.
In the news2 stories
Counter-drone ammunition: SwissP Defence adds .300 Blackout and .50 BMG to Shatter4K
Two new calibres for the ammunition family from Thun: at Eurosatory 2026, SwissP Defence is showing Shatter4K variants for compact and heavy weapons for the first time. The counter-drone rounds break up into four sub-projectiles after leaving the barrel.
Counter-drone defence with standard weapons: SwissP Defence unveils Shatter4K ammunition
Four effectors from one cartridge, a deliberately limited range and no modifications to the weapon: with Shatter4K, SwissP Defence relies on existing assault rifles and machine guns for counter-drone defence. The ammunition was presented at Enforce Tac 2026.