German Armed Forces and US Army troops. Photo: Visual Information Specialist Markus Rauchenberger/US Army
Högl’s report details the disastrous condition of the Bundeswehr, which lacks not only the boats, planes, tanks, and military equipment but also the necessary education and training for its personnel.
In February 2022, Scholz pledged €100 billion (US$107 billion) in funds to create a “capable and ultra-modern” force that he said would be Europe’s most powerful conventional military.
However, Högl said that €100 billion would not be enough and called for additional funding for the armed forces.
“The 100 billion euros won’t compensate for all the deficiencies. Military experts estimate that a total sum of 300 billion euros is necessary,” she said.
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6 comments:
If only they'd have been in this condition in 1914. The world would be a very different place. Keep ducking
The Germans have a plan for upgrading their tanks. In 2017 only 39% of German tanks were combat ready.
Of the unready tanks half were, because of an upgrade program and half due to needing spare parts. The upgrade program will finish this year.
I have no clue why so many tanks were down awaiting parts (AWP). The defense minister seems to care. It remains to be seen if enough other German politicians care to make a difference.
I miss the Germans of the 1930s
Canada is in even worse shape
Yes, gone are the days of Michael Whittman, Otto Baum and Kurt Meyer.
No tanks for you!!!
Another instance where Trump was right
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