Germany plans to become the strongest military power in Europe, with an investment of US$ 406 billion by 2041 to modernize its armed forces and expand its arsenal.
According to the federal budget proposal, annual spending will significantly increase, from US$ 9.5 billion in 2025 to US$ 25.9 billion in 2026, with the largest expenditures expected for 2029 and 2030, exceeding US$ 60.3 billion per year.
The planning includes investments in several strategic areas: ammunition (US$ 81.5 billion), combat vehicles (US$ 60.9 billion), telecommunications equipment (US$ 18.4 billion), vehicles and logistical equipment (US$ 24.1 billion), as well as ships and vessels (US$ 42.5 billion) and aircraft and missiles (US$ 39.7 billion). A further US$ 15.4 billion is allocated for satellite communications for the Bundeswehr.
Priority acquisitions include 20 Eurofighter jets, up to 5,800 Boxer chassis for different vehicle variants, 600 Skyranger air defense systems, along with combat, reconnaissance, and medical vehicles.
Germany is also set to replace its fleet of Fuchs transporters by acquiring 4,060 Patria vehicles, with about 90% of production taking place domestically, and is considering the purchase of hundreds of Leopard 2 tanks, as part of efforts to significantly boost its military capability.
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