Germany Launches Ambitious Plan to Build Europe’s Strongest Army

26 articles · Updated · Defense News · Apr 22

Germany has unveiled its first comprehensive military strategy, aiming to build Europe’s strongest conventional armed forces by 2039.
The plan targets an expansion to 460,000 active and reserve troops, modernisation, and a focus on deterrence, with Russia identified as the primary threat.
This shift reflects concerns over European security and signals reduced reliance on the US, as Germany seeks greater responsibility within NATO and the EU.

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Is Germany's conventional army buildup the right tool to fight Russia's 'quiet siege' of hybrid warfare?

Can Germany's economy sustain a €500 billion defense overhaul without sacrificing its social welfare model?

Can Germany close its 'dramatic' long-range missile gap in time to deter an aggressive Russia?

Will Franco-German industrial rivalries doom Europe's defense ambitions before they even begin?

Why is Germany pivoting to the Indo-Pacific when its primary threat is on its doorstep?