
German Defence CEO Dampens Merz’s Hopes of U.S.-Independent Military
Former military leader points to “significant deficits in terms of capabilities” in the German army, letting no other European leaders off lightly either.
Former military leader points to “significant deficits in terms of capabilities” in the German army, letting no other European leaders off lightly either.
It is “premature” for Germany to consider sending its soldiers to Ukraine, warns the Armed Forces Commissioner.
The German military has to be transformed to meet the potential threat of armed conflict, Pistorius said.
Given that Germany’s Bundeswehr is ailing—a matter compounded by the Russo-Ukrainian war—the task set before Boris Pistorius is nothing if not daunting.
Various media reports say that for some weapon systems, Germany may only have enough ammunition for a few hours of combat should war break out.