Germany Just Announced a Massive Military Upgrade

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Germany is going all-in on military power. Chancellor Friedrich Merz has unveiled plans for a massive defense overhaul — including billions of euros in new orders for Eurofighter jets, armored vehicles, and advanced air defense systems. This move aims to make Germany Europe's top military force and reduce its reliance on the United States. With a defense budget set to hit €83 billion by 2026 and a bold goal to reach NATO’s 3.5% GDP spending target by 2029, Germany is signaling it's ready to lead. Here’s what’s coming — and why it matters. WooGlobe Ref : WGA625392 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00Germany is gearing up for a military transformation, and it's massive.

00:04Chancellor Friedrich Mertz is launching a bold mission to build Europe's strongest conventional army.

00:10How? With a wave of huge defense orders.

00:13We're talking 20-euro fighter jets worth up to 5 billion euros.

00:17Around 3,000 boxer-armored vehicles for 10 billion.

00:20And as many as 3,500 Patriot infantry fighting vehicles at 7 billion.

00:25That's just the beginning.

00:27Mertz has broken past constitutional debt limits to ramp up defense spending.

00:32Germany's military budget is set to hit 83 billion euros by 2026, a 20 billion jump in one year.

00:39And this isn't just about weapons.

00:41It's about independence.

00:43Germany wants to rely less on the U.S. and take the lead in European defense.

00:47Deliveries of these high-tech systems are expected over the next decade.

00:51More Iris-T air defense and SkyRanger drone systems are also on the way.

00:55The goal? Hit NATO's 3.5% GDP defense target by 2029.

01:01Germany may have started late, but now it's racing to catch up and take charge.

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