Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Swiss Defence Minister Urges Arms Export Law Overhaul
The Swiss Defence Minister, Martin Pfister, wants Switzerland to make it easier to sell weapons to other countries.
He believes that current rules are hurting the country's ability to work with allies on security.
He says this is important to protect against cyber attacks and drones.
The minister met with his German counterpart.
He also mentioned that Switzerland, as a non-NATO country, could be vulnerable.
He also addressed concerns over the purchase of U.S. F-35 fighter jets, stating the purchase of 36 jets still made sense.
Swiss Defence Minister Martin Pfister wants to loosen arms export restrictions.
Pfister believes current restrictions undermine trust with security partners.
The government proposed relaxing restrictions on arms exports in February.
Pfister highlighted the risks of cyber attacks and drone incursions.
Pfister confirmed the purchase of 36 U.S. F-35 fighter jets still made sense.
- Who
- Swiss Defence Minister Martin Pfister
- What
- Urged loosening of arms export restrictions
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Switzerland
- Why
- To boost international security cooperation and address potential risks.
- Main Subject
- Arms export law overhaul
- Key Figure
- Swiss Defence Minister Martin Pfister
- Action
- Urging lawmakers to loosen arms export restrictions
- Reason
- Bolstering international security cooperation
- Concerns
- Cyber attacks and drone incursions