VBS under criticism - Army chief: "No taxpayers' money has been wasted"
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Defense Minister Viola Amherd and the army leadership provide information to the media about further projects in the VBS.
On Friday morning, the head of the VBS and the head of the army provided information on the status of seven top projects that had been criticized: They were self-critical - but also self-confident.
Federal Councillor Viola Amherd says she underestimated the public's interest in problems with army projects. However, she emphasises that the army is "well prepared to protect the population".
Faced with criticism, Defence Minister Viola Amherd is trying, perhaps for the last time before she leaves, to restore the image of the army. Accompanied in particular by the head of the army and the head of armaments, she defended major military projects on Friday.
Defense Minister Viola Amherd and army officials counter accusations about procurement projects by parliamentary committees and the media. ...
The criticism of the VBS's projects continues unabated. Even the finance delegation has complained about the imbalance. Now Federal Councillor Viola Amherd, Army Chief Thomas Süssli and defence boss Urs Loher are responding.
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