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 by the Bundeswehr reveals a planned spending of €377 billion, surpassing any rearmament programme seen since Hitler. This programme includes hundreds of projects, such as new tanks, artillery systems, drones, fighter jets, space satellites, and cruise missiles.
The core of this programme is the creation of an army capable of waging war against Russia. The planned spending will cover land, air, sea, space, and cyber domains, totaling $US436 billion.
Author's summary: Germany's rearmament programme totals €377 billion.
- Planned spending: €377 billion
- Domains covered: land, air, sea, space, and cyber
- Projects included: new tanks, artillery systems, drones, fighter jets, space satellites, and cruise missiles