German Troops Suffer From The Same Equipment Problems As The British In Afghanistan

A CH-53 Military Helicopter in Afghanistan.

German Troops Bemoan 'Critical' Deficits in Training and Equipment -- Der Spiegel

Damning reports are emerging from Germany's military forces in Afghanistan, claiming that cooperation with civilian agencies is abysmal, equipment is lacking and training is insufficient. With the US preparing to pressure Berlin to send more troops, there are now increasing calls for "urgent improvements."

German Defense Minister Franz Josef Jung is not a big fan of change. When he speaks about the Bundeswehr, Germany's military forces, and their missions abroad, he has a tendency to always use the same expressions. They seem to somehow keep him grounded.

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My Comment: And I thought that it was the British who were poorly equipped.