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Germany will accelerate the purchase of weapons against the background of Russia's attack on Ukraine
The attack of the Russian Federation on Ukraine on February 24, 2022 forced Germany to reconsider its approach to defense and increase its spending.
Germany plans to sign a number of large arms procurement contracts in the near future. Thus, Germany seeks to increase the level of its own security. This was reported by Bloomberg on Wednesday, March 27, with reference to German Economy Minister Robert Habeck.
"It is necessary to do this, taking into account the "threatening background" on the part of Russia, and not to think about it for a long time. It would be naive," said Habek.
The publication indicates that the Russian attack on Ukraine on February 24, 2022 forced Germany to reconsider its approach to defense and increase its spending.
The German government has created a special fund of 100 billion euros for the modernization of the German army, and 80% of this amount has already been budgeted. Habek said that he is working on alternative funds so that German companies can plan larger orders for weapons.
He added that approval processes for arms purchases are often too long and need to be speeded up.
"The rules regarding dual-purpose goods, which can be used for both military and civilian purposes, will also be revised," the Minister of Economy assured.
