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Germany's Trillion-Euro Military Expansion: A New Defense Era

2/13/2026

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Germany is advancing a trillion-euro military expansion to strengthen defense amid a shifting global landscape.
Officials address defense contractors' reliance on rivals, notably China and the United States, and examine supply chains.
The government may ease borrowing rules to back local manufacturers and diversify access to critical materials like rare earths.
Germany is pursuing partnerships with Vietnam and Malaysia for mining and semiconductor production, but these shifts could raise costs.

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Story summary

Germany is advancing a trillion-euro military expansion to strengthen defense amid a shifting global landscape.
Officials address defense contractors' reliance on rivals, notably China and the United States, and examine supply chains.
The government may ease borrowing rules to back local manufacturers and diversify access to critical materials like rare earths.
Germany is pursuing partnerships with Vietnam and Malaysia for mining and semiconductor production, but these shifts could raise costs.