Germany is preparing its biggest military expansion in decades, with plans to borrow a record €800 billion by 2030 to strengthen its armed forces, modernise infrastructure, and continue support for Ukraine. The move comes amid growing tensions with Russia, renewed NATO pressure to boost defence spending, and concerns over the future of U.S. security commitments to Europe.
Published on Jul 07, 2026 08:16 am IST
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Germany is preparing its biggest military expansion in decades, with plans to borrow a record €800 billion by 2030 to strengthen its armed forces, modernise infrastructure, and continue support for Ukraine. The move comes amid growing tensions with Russia, renewed NATO pressure to boost defence spending, and concerns over the future of U.S. security commitments to Europe.
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