Thomas Süssli
Thomas Süssli served as the Chief of the Swiss Armed Forces since January 1, 2020, following Philippe Rebord's resignation due to health issues. Known for his unconventional path, Süssli was a militia officer before becoming a professional officer in 2015 and has experience in cyber-defense. At the relatively young age of 52, he was seen as a potential reformer within the military, bringing modern management practices to the armed forces. His tenure has been marked by efforts to modernize military operations, but he recently announced his resignation amidst a significant corruption scandal within the defense sector.
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Thomas Süssli has realigned the army towards defense but leaves behind a military in a crisis of trust.
Thomas Süssli tritt ab: Armeechef hinterlässt durchzogene Bilanz
Switzerland· 2025-12-03
Thomas Süssli has criticized the use of Microsoft software in the Swiss Army due to concerns over costs and data security.
Kampf um digitale Souveränität: Prüfung von Microsoft-Alternativen harztSwitzerland· 2025-11-09
Thomas Süssli criticizes the procurement of Microsoft 365, calling for an exit strategy.
Microsoft 365 in der Kritik: Armeechef Süssli fordert Exit-StrategieSwitzerland· 2025-11-01
Thomas Süssli is the highest Swiss soldier who signed a declaration of intent for closer cooperation with the Colorado National Guard.
Schweizer Armee kooperiert mit Nationalgarde von ColoradoSwitzerland· 2025-09-18
Thomas Süssli is the outgoing 'cyber general' who is being replaced by Benedikt Roos.
Benedikt Roos wird Armeechef – Serge Bavaud übernimmt NachrichtendienstSwitzerland· 2025-09-12
Thomas Süssli is the Army Chief who expressed skepticism about American citizens covering costs for Switzerland.
Die Mühen der Schweiz mit dem amerikanischen SuperjetSwitzerland· 2025-07-25
Thomas Süssli is the Chief of the Army who has also announced his departure from the Department of Defense.
Alt Bundesrätin Viola Amherd soll vor Kommission aussagenSwitzerland· 2025-07-22
Thomas Süssli, the army chief, indicated a shift in perspective regarding the retention of fortress mortars.
Zeitgemässe Lösungen für stillgelegte Armeebunker gesuchtSwitzerland· 2025-07-19
Thomas Süssli is the Chief of the Army who announced his resignation following a series of negative evaluations.
Skandale auf Kosten der SicherheitSwitzerland· 2025-07-15
Thomas Süssli is stepping down as the Chief of the Army at the end of the year.
Warum das Interesse klein istSwitzerland· 2025-07-12
Thomas Süssli is the chief of the army who has been realigning the troops in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Welche Rolle spielte Viola Amherd?Switzerland· 2025-07-05
Thomas Süssli is the Chief of the Army who attended the special session of the Security Policy Commission.
Sicherheitspolitische Kommission: Sondersitzung wegen F-35Switzerland· 2025-07-02
Thomas Süssli is the army chief who proposed the need for more ammunition during the parliamentary session.
So kam der Entscheid im Parlament zustandeSwitzerland· 2025-06-01
Thomas Süssli is the army chief who founded the Swiss Innovation Forces.
Schweizer Soldaten trainieren mit FPV-DrohnenSwitzerland· 2025-05-13
Thomas Süssli is the army chief who maintained close contact with Viola Amherd.
Martin Pfister und das VBS der Zukunft: Fokus auf Verteidigung?Switzerland· 2025-04-26
Thomas Süssli, the army chief, announced that the army is considering keeping some fortress mortars.
Schweizer Armee kehrt zurück zu Kaltem Krieg und ReduitSwitzerland· 2025-03-26
Thomas Süssli is mentioned in connection with efforts to secure more financial resources for the army.
Debatte um Schweizer Armee: Fakten statt HalbwissenSwitzerland· 2025-03-25
Thomas Süssli is the outgoing chief of the army participating in the event.
Bundesrat Martin Pfister, Bitcoins und KirschenSwitzerland· 2025-03-24
Thomas Süssli is mentioned as the army chief who is resigning.
SVP-Chef Marcel Dettling schliesst eine Bundesratskandidatur ausSwitzerland· 2025-03-16
Thomas Süssli is the Army Chief who has announced his resignation.
Was Westschweizer Parlamentarier von ihm erwartenSwitzerland· 2025-03-13
Thomas Süssli submitted his resignation in January along with Christian Dussey.
Warum die Schweizer Armee so viele Probleme hat - Politik
Germany· 2025-03-07
Thomas Süssli is the Chief of the Army who has also submitted his resignation alongside Christian Dussey.
Die Schweizer Spionageabwehr als RisikoSwitzerland· 2025-03-04
Thomas Süssli, the Chief of the Army, is also expected to leave his position amid ongoing controversies.
Wer wird Verteidigungsminister? Pfister und Ritter im ProfilcheckSwitzerland· 2025-03-02
Thomas Süssli is the Army Chief who faced allegations of violating official secrets and was under investigation.
Bundesrätin Keller-Sutter wollte den Armeechef im Herbst absetzenSwitzerland· 2025-03-02
Thomas Süssli is the outgoing chief of the army who has been recognized for his effective communication about the army's status.
Seine Pläne für das VBS und die ArmeeSwitzerland· 2025-03-01
Thomas Süssli is the Army Chief who is expected to stay until the end of the year.
Über die Probleme im VBS und die NeutralitätSwitzerland· 2025-02-28
Thomas Süssli remains in office until the end of the year as the army chief.
Die Offiziere könnten im VBS auf Thomas Süssli folgenSwitzerland· 2025-02-27
Thomas Süssli is the Army Chief whose departure was leaked to the media before the official announcement.
Viola Amherds Wut - die Leaks sind nur ein SymptomSwitzerland· 2025-02-27
Thomas Süssli remains in office until the end of the year, but the search for his successor has already begun.
Die Offiziere könnten im VBS auf Thomas Süssli folgenSwitzerland· 2025-02-27Thomas Süssli is the Army Chief who recently resigned amid controversies.
Braucht es Karin Keller-Sutter oder Albert Rösti im VBS?Switzerland· 2025-02-27
