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Germany Passes Procurement Law, Defense Spending Soars Amid System Critique

7/24/2026

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Germany passed the Bundeswehrbeschaffungsbeschleunigungsgesetz in early 2026 to speed procurement.
Defense spending rose from €62.4 billion in 2025 to €82.7 billion in 2026, targeting €152 billion by 2029.
Analyst Nico Lange warned that more money will not fix the flawed procurement system.
Recruitment drive struggles to attract youth despite demand for drone pilots.

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Germany passed the Bundeswehrbeschaffungsbeschleunigungsgesetz in early 2026 to speed procurement.
Defense spending rose from €62.4 billion in 2025 to €82.7 billion in 2026, targeting €152 billion by 2029.
Analyst Nico Lange warned that more money will not fix the flawed procurement system.
Recruitment drive struggles to attract youth despite demand for drone pilots.