Swiss companies exported nearly CHF273 million ($276 million) worth of war materiel in the first half of 2019. This compares with $205 million for the same period last year.
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Armoured and other motor vehicles accounted for the largest share of exports in the first half of the year, earning CHF116.4 million, according to figures published on Tuesday by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO).
Next come ammunition for personal shoulder weapons and handguns of all calibres (CHF75.7 million) and aircraft and unmanned air vehicles (CHF24.6 million.)
There are 57 countries on the export list. The figures are based on information provided by exporters in their export declarations.
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