The Defence Attaché represents the Swiss Armed Forces in Great Britain, Ireland and the Netherlands. His main tasks are:

• Reporting on developments in security policy and military issues in the accredited countries.
• Enhancing bilateral co-operation between the Ministries of Defence and the Defence Forces.
• Organising high ranking official visits between the accredited countries and Switzerland.
• Updating the defence authorities in the accredited countries on Swiss defence matters and policies.