Switzerland Greenlights Leopard 2 Tank Exports with Ukraine Exclusion

Switzerland has approved the transfer of 25 decommissioned Leopard 2 tanks to Germany, on the condition that they remain within EU or NATO member states and not be sent to Ukraine. The tanks will be returned to their original manufacturer, Rheinmetall. Swiss law prohibits the delivery of Swiss weapons to combat zones, in line with the country's neutrality policy. The Swiss parliament has consistently rejected proposals to amend rules regarding the re-export of Swiss-made weapons to Ukraine.