The purpose of the association is to promote the growth and international networking of the Swiss innovation ecosystem for defense, resilience, cyber security, and dual-use technologies. This is achieved, among other things, through the following activities: strengthening the national and international network of start-ups, companies, and the armed forces in Switzerland; increasing the visibility of the Swiss ecosystem for defense, resilient systems, and dual-use applications on an international level; building networks and partnerships with international ecosystems; supporting the international expansion strategy of our members with knowledge, networks, and events; participating in and organizing national and international member events for knowledge exchange and networking; publishing industry-specific publications; partnerships with like-minded organizations; establishing a competence center for government, companies, and media in the field of defense and resilience.