Germany joins top three defence spenders in the world

The previously under-equipped German military is set to be boosted by €100bn in defence spending, with a German general telling Forces News the increase has been welcomed by his brigade. Brigade General Stephan Willer, Commander 21st German Armoured Brigade, told Forces News following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, that it is not “only politicians interested in the debate about defence“. Subscribe to Forces News: Check out our website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: