Swiss War Materiel and Arms Exports

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Transfers of Gepard ammunition and Piranhas to Ukraine blocked

Goods category: War materiel

Mowag Piranha II 8×8, Swiss army, 17.06.2016.

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In 2022, Switzerland refused consent for Swiss ammunition for Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft guns to be transferred from Germany to Ukraine. On 3 June, the Federal Council confirmed the refusal, citing war materiel legislation and the requirement of equal treatment under neutrality law. Denmark wanted to transfer 22 Swiss-made Piranha III wheeled armoured personnel carriers to Ukraine. Switzerland refused consent in 2022; the Federal Council confirmed the negative decision on 3 June.

Effect of the proposed War Materiel Act revision

Even under the amended War Materiel Act, Ukraine could not be supplied either directly or indirectly.

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Conflicts

Time period

2022

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