US EditionSwitzerland Seeks EU Partnership for Arms Procurement
- On June 25, 2025, Switzerland announced its plan to enter exploratory talks with the EU on a non-binding partnership for arms procurement projects.
- The government said this move aims to enable Swiss industry participation in EU defense projects and is compatible with Switzerland's neutrality.
- The EU has formed partnerships with multiple nations, enabling their companies to access a 150-billion-euro arms fund contingent upon meeting certain requirements.
- The Swiss government expressed a desire to enhance collaboration with the EU, especially concerning defense matters, and emphasized the need to initiate discussions promptly.
- This partnership could strengthen Switzerland's defense capabilities and allow its private sector better involvement in EU military procurement and Ukraine reconstruction efforts.
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Swiss neutrality: danger of marginalisation in Europe
Switzerland to Explore Defense Procurement Pact with EU - Other Media news - Tasnim News Agency
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Switzerland will enter into exploratory talks with the European Union on a non-binding partnership to take part in arms procurement projects, the government said on Wednesday, as the neutral alpine nation seeks closer EU security ties.
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CDE NewsSwitzerland to explore defence procurement pact with EU
BERLIN -Switzerland will enter into exploratory talks with the European Union on a non-binding partnership to take part in arms procurement projects, the government said on Wednesday, as the neutral alpine nation seeks closer EU security ties. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Switzerland Seeks EU Partnership for Arms Procurement
Switzerland initiates exploratory talks with the EU on a non-binding partnership for arms procurement projects. This move aims to bolster Switzerland's defense capabilities while aligning with its neutrality. The partnership would allow Swiss industry favorable negotiation terms for EU defense projects, supported by a potential agreement with Ukraine.
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