The Merz government is pushing forward an unprecedented militarisation and preparations for war, aiming to create the strongest conventional army in Europe.
Creating the strongest conventional army in Europe
According to a Bundeswehr procurement list, the planned spending totals €377 billion, surpassing anything seen since Hitler, and includes hundreds of projects such as new tanks, artillery systems, drones, and fighter jets.
The core of this programme is the creation of an army capable of waging war against Russia.
Author's summary: Germany's rearmament programme totals €377 billion.