What Happened
National Armaments Director Visits Japan For Potential Cooperation
The Director of the Swiss National Armaments Agency, Urs Loher, visited Japan to discuss potential cooperation, sparking speculation about Switzerland’s possible participation in the GCAP program. During his visit, Loher met with Japanese defense officials and companies, including Mitsubishi Electric, which plans to produce electronic systems for the GCAP fighter. This development may be part of Switzerland’s efforts to intensify armament cooperation with nations outside of Europe, as outlined in its armament policy strategy. The visit was reported by Unknown Source.