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[–] ravenaspiring@sh.itjust.works 9 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Apparently what I can find

  • Aerial vehicles SwissDrones

  • Ammunition SwissP

  • Small arms Swiss Arms parent to SIG Sauer AG

Having said that, Sig Sauer's US arms is entirely US manufactured and some how independent of their parent. Ammo is also made in the US. So the M17, M18, MCX, and others are unlikely to be affected. Drones though... I didn't dig on that.

This sort of political cutoff and worse is why the US military has required domestic manufacturing. LE still might be impacted, but can probably deal without more guns and drones.

Having said that I do respect the swiss for cutting the US off and sticking to their neutrality.

[–] teyrnon@sh.itjust.works 4 points 20 hours ago

I would too if someone hadn't just pointed out they sell weapons to Israel, and despite suspending new licenses continue selling to them under old licenses. They get no credit as far as I'm concerned.