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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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 9 | 5.56 | 0.63% | +50% | 8,654,622 | 81,819 | $700,000 | 6,618$ |
| Totals | 9 | 8,654,622 | 81,819 | $700,000 | 6,618$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Switzerland:
Urs Loher, the head of armaments, suggested the possibility of abandoning the 300-million project due to ongoing development issues.
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Switzerland:
Urs Loher explained that he obtained two legal opinions after taking office.
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Switzerland:
Urs Loher is the head of procurement for the Swiss army and has expressed criticism towards the manufacturer of reconnaissance drones.
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Switzerland:
Urs Loher is the head of the Swiss Federal Office for Defense Procurement (Armasuisse) and is responsible for all military procurements.
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Switzerland:
Urs Loher is the Swiss armaments chief who signed the program agreement for the Iris-T systems.
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Switzerland:
Urs Loher is the new head of the Federal Office for Armaments who sought further assessments regarding the F-35 contracts.
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Switzerland:
Urs Loher stated that America wants a secure Europe and Switzerland is part of that.
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Switzerland:
Urs Loher, the head of armaments, publicly considered abandoning the project due to Elbit's failure to meet deadlines.
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Switzerland:
Urs Loher stressed the importance of the Rigi project for Switzerland's security.
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Switzerland:
Urs Loher confirmed in an interview that the VBS is considering abandoning the drone project.
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