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@americana.pipedream The Swiss army has horse camouflage nets, apparently? While most modern militaries have ditched our four-legged friends for motorized vehicles and drones, Switzerland keeps a practical tradition alive. In the rugged Alps, where helicopters can’t always fly and trucks get stuck, horses and mules remain unbeatable for transporting supplies, equipment, and gear over tough mountain terrain. The Swiss Armed Forces regularly select and train new ones. just last year, they bought 26 horses and 2 mules after strict military tests at the Nationales Pferdezentrum in Bern. Breeds like the sturdy Freiberger (Franches-Montagnes) and Swiss Warmbloods shine in roles like pack transport, patrols, and logistics support. They are not combat cavalry, but these supply units are real operational assets for alpine missions, disaster relief, and exercises.
