Germany's Extensive Rearmament Programme
The German government, led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, is pushing forward with an unprecedented militarisation and preparations for war, aiming to create the strongest conventional army in Europe.
“creating the strongest conventional army in Europe”
A recent procurement list published by Politico reveals a historic scale of rearmament, with planned spending totalling €377 billion across various domains, including land, air, sea, space, and cyber.
- New tanks and artillery systems
- Drones
- Fighter jets
- Space satellites
- Cruise missiles
The programme is focused on creating an army capable of waging war against Russia, surpassing any rearmament efforts seen since Hitler.
Author's summary: Germany launches massive rearmament programme worth €377 billion.
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