Swiss War Materiel and Arms Exports

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PC-7s for Botswana despite social spending priorities

Goods category: Special military goods

Swiss air force Pilatus PC-7, Grenchen, 26.06.2010.

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In 2011, Botswana ordered five Pilatus PC-7 MkIIs, including spare parts, training and logistics support. The purchase was criticised with reference to Botswana’s public spending on health and education.

Effect of the proposed War Materiel Act revision

In Switzerland, special military goods (unlike in most other countries) are not subject to the War Materiel Act, but to the much weaker Goods Control Act.

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2011

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