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Switzerland's Arms Exports Soar Amid Controversial Debate

7/8/2025

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Switzerland's military equipment exports surged over 20% in early 2025, hitting CHF 358 million, fueled by robust sales to Qatar and Saudi Arabia. As the Swiss Parliament considers easing export regulations, the Group for a Switzerland without an Army raises alarms about the potential for these arms to end up in conflict zones, igniting a heated debate.

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Switzerland's military equipment exports surged over 20% in early 2025, hitting CHF 358 million, fueled by robust sales to Qatar and Saudi Arabia. As the Swiss Parliament considers easing export regulations, the Group for a Switzerland without an Army raises alarms about the potential for these arms to end up in conflict zones, igniting a heated debate.