Germany undertakes historic rearmament: Bundestag approves defense orders worth 50 billion euros
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On December 17, 2025, German lawmakers plan to approve a record package of arms contracts worth over 50 billion euros. This funding is aimed at creating the strongest army in Europe and covers basic equipment, high-tech weapons, and air defense systems.
German lawmakers are preparing to approve a record package of arms supply contracts totaling over 50 billion euros at a closed meeting on December 17, 2025. This move is unprecedented for the Bundestag's budget committee. This was reported by Bloomberg, writes UNN.
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The publication notes that on a single day, expenditures amounting to approximately one-tenth of the country's entire federal budget for the next year are planned to be sanctioned. Such large-scale funding aims to realize Chancellor Friedrich Merz's ambitions to create the strongest conventional army in Europe amid a growing threat from Russia.
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The package of 30 major orders covers critical areas of defense and modernization. In particular, 21 billion euros will be allocated to basic equipment, while significant funds will go to high-tech weapons: over 4 billion for Puma IFVs, 3.4 billion for self-propelled howitzers, and billions for air defense systems such as Arrow 3, Patriot PAC-3, and IRIS-T. In addition, the contracts include the supply of thousands of Eagle V armored personnel carriers and the launch of reconnaissance satellites, which emphasizes a comprehensive approach to strengthening security.
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The projects will be financed through both the main budget and a special modernization fund created after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Germany's ruling coalition plans to reach a defense spending level of 3.5% of GDP by 2029, significantly ahead of previous schedules.