Germany, a nation that has witnessed some of the most violent wars in history, is at it again. With the growing threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine, the German armed forces are modernizing and preparing to meet any eventuality.
In this climate of tension and danger, Germany announced plans for more than 100 Australian-made combat vehicles, which could be used in the defense of the country.
Acquisition
Tensions rose in Europe. The invasion of Ukraine by Russia put the continental regions on alert. Germany, one of the wealthiest countries in the region, intends to modernize its armed forces.
On Thursday, German authorities announced an agreement with Australia to purchase more than 100 Australian-made combat vehicles. These new combat reconnaissance vehicles, based on the boxer family of armored fighting vehicles and equipped with a 30mm gun, are expected to arrive in Germany in 2025.
The acquisition of combat vehicles is a major part of the plan to modernize the German military. Money for the purchase from a special fund of 100,000 million coins will be approved after the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.
Replacement of the German army’s Wiesel II tanks is essential, as the German armed forces have suffered years of neglect and aging equipment. The purchase of these new combat vehicles is an important step to ensure the security of Germany and Europe.
Serious critics
He criticized the German government for slowly spending the special treasury, but claimed that 30 billion of the contract money had already been committed.
In December, German lawmakers gave the green light to a series of acquisition projects, including the purchase of Lockheed Martin’s F-35 fighter jets. Despite this, the government’s response has been slow to respond to the growing Russian threat.
Now, by purchasing Australian combat vehicles, Germany is showing that it is willing to take care of its defense. The road to modernizing the German military will not be easy, but with these new acquisitions Germany is taking a big step towards the security and defense of Europe.
