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 | 3 | 5.00 | 0.24% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 20,574 | $700,000 | 1,664$ |
| Totals | 3 | 8,654,622 | 20,574 | $700,000 | 1,664$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
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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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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