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Switzerland eyes new soldier kit, retires artillery
The Swiss government has outlined a requirement for updated clothing and equipment for its soldiers in its new armament programme, released last month.
Switzerland’s 2018 armament programme budget, worth CHF848 million, comprises five large projects as well as several smaller procurements in the land domain.
The most expensive project ...
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