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Germany's €1.8 Billion Military Upgrade Plan Unveiled

11/29/2025

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Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s government will have the Bundestag approve €68 million for the Uranos AI reconnaissance network and €86 million for the Heron TP drones to bolster Germany's readiness.
Air power upgrades include €445 million for Joint Strike Missiles for the F-35A fleet and €37 million for Eurofighter radar upgrades.
The plan also allocates €760 million to fund new G95 assault rifles and €380 million to support military truck production.

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Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s government will have the Bundestag approve €68 million for the Uranos AI reconnaissance network and €86 million for the Heron TP drones to bolster Germany's readiness.
Air power upgrades include €445 million for Joint Strike Missiles for the F-35A fleet and €37 million for Eurofighter radar upgrades.
The plan also allocates €760 million to fund new G95 assault rifles and €380 million to support military truck production.