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Germany Unveils €400 Billion Military Expansion Plan

12/4/2025

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The German government plans to borrow up to €400 billion over five years to finance rearmament.
The procurement plan totals €377 billion.
Only 10% of new acquisitions will come from the United States.
Rheinmetall AG is set to receive an €88 billion order.
The government aims to raise troop numbers from 182,000 to 260,000 within a decade.

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Story summary

The German government plans to borrow up to €400 billion over five years to finance rearmament.
The procurement plan totals €377 billion.
Only 10% of new acquisitions will come from the United States.
Rheinmetall AG is set to receive an €88 billion order.
The government aims to raise troop numbers from 182,000 to 260,000 within a decade.