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Germany Advances Military Modernization with Major Defense Investments

With €78 billion in 2024 spending, Germany solidifies its position as the world's fourth-largest military spender, accelerating procurement of tanks, submarines, and air-defense systems.

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Anne Will besucht die Militärsiedlung Rukla in Litauen. Einer, der Orte, an dem die Bundeswehr die Brigade Litauen aufbauen wird.

Overview

  • Germany's defense budget reached €78 billion in 2024, combining €53.3 billion in regular funding and €20 billion from a special military fund running through 2027.
  • The Bundeswehr has initiated construction of six F126 frigates and six U212 CD submarines, with deliveries scheduled between 2028 and 2034.
  • 105 Leopard 2 A8 tanks are being delivered in 2025 to replenish stocks after sending 18 tanks to Ukraine, with €525 million allocated for the order.
  • Germany is acquiring eight new Patriot air-defense systems and contributing to NATO’s joint purchase of 1,600 cruise missiles for a total of €9.6 billion.
  • Procurement reforms under Defense Minister Boris Pistorius enabled rapid delivery of 62 light combat helicopters within 12 months, costing €2.6 billion.