Switzerland
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Mar- 2023 -14 MarchEurope
Spain Buys 16 More Swiss PC-21 Next-Gen Trainer Aircraft
The Spanish Air Force has ordered 16 additional PC-21 next-generation trainer aircraft from Swiss aerospace manufacturer Pilatus Aircraft.
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9 MarchArms
Swiss MPs Urge Allowing Arms Transfers to Ukraine, in Theory
Swiss MPs narrowly voted to back allowing the transfer of arms to Ukraine — but only under conditions extremely unlikely to materialize.
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6 MarchEurope
Germany Wants to Buy Old Swiss Leopard Tanks: Bern
Berlin has requested that German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall be permitted to acquire old Swiss Leopard tanks, guaranteeing they will not be transferred to Ukraine.
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1 MarchEurope
Half of Swiss Favor Allowing Arms Transfers to Ukraine: Poll
A recent poll shows one in two people in Switzerland favors relaxing its military neutrality to allow the transfer of Swiss-made arms to Ukraine.
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Feb- 2023 -22 FebruaryDrones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
Switzerland Considering Buying Armed Drones: Army Chief
Switzerland is considering purchasing kamikaze drones to boost the lethality of its armed forces.
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12 FebruaryEurope
Switzerland Block Transfer of Arms From Spain to Ukraine
Switzerland said it had blocked Spain from sending Swiss-made anti-aircraft guns to Ukraine, in line with its strict military neutrality.
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Jan- 2023 -25 JanuaryArms
Transfer of Swiss Arms to Ukraine Should Be Permitted: Parliamentary Commission
A Swiss parliamentary commission voted to request a change to the country's laws to allow its war material to be transferred to Ukraine.
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Nov- 2022 -17 NovemberEurope
US Approves $700 Million Patriot Missile Sale to Switzerland
The US State Department has approved the sale of Patriot missiles and related equipment to Switzerland for $700 million.
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4 NovemberArms
Bern Forbids Germany From Sending Swiss Munitions to Ukraine
Switzerland banned Germany from sending to Ukraine any Swiss-made munitions used by anti-aircraft guns Berlin wants to dispatch to the war-torn country.
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Sep- 2022 -20 SeptemberAmericas
Switzerland Signs Contract for 36 US Fighter Jets
Switzerland signed a controversial contract to buy 36 US F-35 stealth fighter jets at a cost of more than $6.2 billion.
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