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Switzerland Approves Sale of Tanks to Germany, Bars Ukraine

5/28/2025

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The Swiss government has greenlit the sale of 71 Leopard 1 battle tanks from Ruag MRO to Germany. Currently stationed in Italy, these tanks are barred from being sent to Ukraine due to strict Swiss laws against exporting war materials to conflict zones. Ruag MRO retains ownership of 96 Leopard tanks, originally purchased from Italy in 2016.

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The Swiss government has greenlit the sale of 71 Leopard 1 battle tanks from Ruag MRO to Germany. Currently stationed in Italy, these tanks are barred from being sent to Ukraine due to strict Swiss laws against exporting war materials to conflict zones. Ruag MRO retains ownership of 96 Leopard tanks, originally purchased from Italy in 2016.