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Germany Approves Landmark Defense Spending Boost to €162 Billion

7/24/2025

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Germany's coalition government has taken a bold step by approving the Bundeswehr Procurement Acceleration Act, marking a significant shift in military procurement since the Cold War. This transformative law, set to last until 2035, aims to simplify processes and boost defense spending from €90 billion in 2024 to a staggering €162 billion by 2029, pending parliamentary approval.

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Germany's coalition government has taken a bold step by approving the Bundeswehr Procurement Acceleration Act, marking a significant shift in military procurement since the Cold War. This transformative law, set to last until 2035, aims to simplify processes and boost defense spending from €90 billion in 2024 to a staggering €162 billion by 2029, pending parliamentary approval.