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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Urs Loher participated in the media announcement regarding the air defense system.
weniger F-35-Jets und neues System für Luftabwehr
Switzerland· 2026-03-06
Urs Loher, the head of the arms company, indicated that systems could be delivered by 2029 if ordered today.
Verzögerungen bei Patriot-Luftverteidigung zeigen grösseres DilemmaSwitzerland· 2026-03-06
Urs Loher, the head of armaments, highlighted the challenges Switzerland faces in acquiring new defense systems due to rising costs and extended delivery times.
Erneute Probleme mit dem VBS-Grossprojekt Air2030Switzerland· 2026-02-12
Urs Loher, the Swiss arms chief, estimated the inflation in the international arms market to be up to 40 percent.
Auch Bürgerliche rufen nach AlternativenSwitzerland· 2026-02-08
Urs Loher explained that Switzerland has low priority in the international arms market, affecting procurement.
Kampf um die Schweizer Sicherheit: Parteien gegen SteuererhöhungSwitzerland· 2026-01-29
Urs Loher, the head of armaments, commented on Switzerland's procurement priorities from the USA.
Welche Optionen bleiben der Schweiz?Switzerland· 2025-12-10
Urs Loher explains the reasons behind the decision to procure the P320 despite it failing the troop suitability test.
SIG Sauer P320 im Fokus: Truppentauglichkeit und HerstellungSwitzerland· 2025-12-05
Urs Loher is the arms chief who questions Switzerland's military readiness.
Blocher kritisiert "Lotterordnung", Rüstungschef warntSwitzerland· 2025-11-21
Urs Loher, the head of armaments, provided updates on the status of the reconnaissance drones and their operational challenges.
F-35 oder Patriot: der Status der VBS-GrossprojekteSwitzerland· 2025-11-10
Urs Loher provided an estimate of the financial need for ammunition in an interview.
Keine Munitionsmilliarde: Auch Ständerat sagt NeinSwitzerland· 2025-09-17
Urs Loher is the head of armaments who explained the responsibility for the current situation lies with the supplier Elbit.
Warum weniger Perfektion nötig istSwitzerland· 2025-09-04
Urs Loher is the head of armaments who indicated the potential cancellation of the drone project.
VBS-Chef Pfister speckt Drohnenprojekt abSwitzerland· 2025-09-04
Urs Loher is the head of armaments who stated that he was surprised by the US government's concession regarding fixed prices.
Warum sich die Schweiz beim Fixpreis irrteSwitzerland· 2025-08-21Urs Loher is the head of armaments who recently spent time in the USA discussing the procurement of F-35 jets.
Zollstreit Schweiz - USA: Bundesrat setzt auf VerhandlungenSwitzerland· 2025-08-07
Urs Loher, the head of armaments, suggested the possibility of abandoning the 300-million project due to ongoing development issues.
Kampf um Vertrauen und MillionenSwitzerland· 2025-07-31
Urs Loher explained that he obtained two legal opinions after taking office.
Die Schweiz vertraut auf die US-Kanzlei Arnold & PorterSwitzerland· 2025-07-27
Urs Loher is the head of procurement for the Swiss army and has expressed criticism towards the manufacturer of reconnaissance drones.
Die Schweiz erliegt ihrer Sonderfall-ErzählungSwitzerland· 2025-07-26
Urs Loher is the head of the Swiss Federal Office for Defense Procurement (Armasuisse) and is responsible for all military procurements.
Das sagt Rüstungschef Urs Loher zum Fixpreis-Debakel beim F-35Switzerland· 2025-07-26Urs Loher is the Swiss armaments chief who signed the program agreement for the Iris-T systems.
Schweiz kauft Iris-T-Raketen, die für Skandal sorgtenSwitzerland· 2025-07-22
Urs Loher is the new head of the Federal Office for Armaments who sought further assessments regarding the F-35 contracts.
Die Top-Kanzlei Homburger gerät in die KritikSwitzerland· 2025-07-20
Urs Loher stated that America wants a secure Europe and Switzerland is part of that.
Die USA priorisieren die Ukraine beim Patriot-System – ein Signal an die SchweizSwitzerland· 2025-07-18Urs Loher, the head of armaments, publicly considered abandoning the project due to Elbit's failure to meet deadlines.
Kritiker fordern Kaufstopp wegen Gaza-KriegSwitzerland· 2025-07-15
Urs Loher stressed the importance of the Rigi project for Switzerland's security.
Zukunft des Offset-Projekts «Rigi» unsicherSwitzerland· 2025-07-08
Urs Loher confirmed in an interview that the VBS is considering abandoning the drone project.
VBS erwägt Abbruch: 300-Millionen-Drohnenprojekt auf der KippeSwitzerland· 2025-07-04Urs Loher is the arms chief who discovered rising production costs for the F-35.
Wie Viola Amherd Kritiker abkanzelteSwitzerland· 2025-06-29
Urs Loher stated that a contract is a contract, highlighting the complexities of the F-35 jet purchase.
Fixpreis für F-35-Kampfjets: USA sprechen von «Missverständnis»Switzerland· 2025-06-25
Urs Loher, the head of armaments, expressed disappointment over the lack of funding for ammunition.
Keine zusätzliche Milliarde für MunitionSwitzerland· 2025-06-05
Urs Loher is the head of armaments who will accompany Viola Amherd at the press conference.
Jetzt nimmt Bundesrätin Amherd StellungSwitzerland· 2025-02-26
Urs Loher is the head of armaments who responded to concerns about ammunition purchases.
Schweizer Armee ohne kriegstaugliche Munition – noch nichtSwitzerland· 2025-02-25
Urs Loher, the head of the arms industry, commented on the decision from Germany regarding the purchase of camouflage nets in Switzerland.
Bundesrat soll wieder Ausnahmen bewilligen dürfenSwitzerland· 2025-02-12