Urs Loher
Urs Loher is a prominent figure in the Swiss defense industry, serving as the head of a major arms company. He has been vocal about the impacts of recent geopolitical developments, particularly the Ukraine conflict, on Switzerland's arms export regulations. Loher has expressed concerns regarding the diminishing trust from countries like Germany, which are vital to the Swiss military sector, and has called for a reevaluation of current policies to ensure the survival of the industry.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 8,014 | $700,000 | 648$ |
| Totals | 1 | 8,654,622 | 8,014 | $700,000 | 648$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Switzerland:
Urs Loher explained that Switzerland has low priority in the international arms market, affecting procurement.
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Switzerland:
Urs Loher, the head of armaments, commented on Switzerland's procurement priorities from the USA.
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Switzerland:
Urs Loher explains the reasons behind the decision to procure the P320 despite it failing the troop suitability test.
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Switzerland:
Urs Loher is the arms chief who questions Switzerland's military readiness.
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Switzerland:
Urs Loher, the head of armaments, provided updates on the status of the reconnaissance drones and their operational challenges.
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Switzerland:
Urs Loher provided an estimate of the financial need for ammunition in an interview.
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Switzerland:
Urs Loher is the head of armaments who explained the responsibility for the current situation lies with the supplier Elbit.
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Switzerland:
Urs Loher is the head of armaments who indicated the potential cancellation of the drone project.
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Switzerland:
Urs Loher is the head of armaments who stated that he was surprised by the US government's concession regarding fixed prices.
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Switzerland:
Urs Loher is the head of armaments who recently spent time in the USA discussing the procurement of F-35 jets.
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