International aeroradiometric exercise from 2 to 6 June in Switzerland
Specialists from France, Germany, the Czech Republic, Lithuania and Switzerland will train in Switzerland from 2 to 6 June to carry out joint radioactivity measurements from the air.
The focus of this international exercise will be to exchange measurement and evaluation methodologies and to train in cooperative procedures. The deployment of measurement teams from different countries will enable a large area to be quickly checked for radioactivity in an emergency. The exercise is being organised by the Federal Office for Civil Protection (FOCP).
The aim of this international exchange of expertise and training is to be prepared for cross-border mutual assistance in the event of increased radioactivity and to be able to consolidate measurement results quickly and efficiently. In such an event in Switzerland, the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) within the FOCP would be responsible for protecting civilians, ordering protective measures, and deploying and coordinating measurement resources from various partners.
Press conference on 2 June 2025
On 2 June 2025, a press conference will be held on the international aeroradiometric exercise. This event will commence with a briefing where participants will outline the collaboration between the five international aerial measurement teams and discuss the radioactivity survey flights. Following this, journalists will have the opportunity to meet with the measurement teams at the airfield for interviews.
All documents relating to the national and international exercise, aeroradiometry in general, and photos of the press conference (asap) can be found in the Download section.
