German MPs approve 50 bn euros in military purchases
German lawmakers on Wednesday signed off on around €50 billion ($59 billion) in new military procurement, as Berlin accelerates a major defence spending build‑up in response to the threat from Russia.
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- Published Date: 05:37 | 17 December 2025
German lawmakers on Wednesday approved about 50 billion euros ($59 billion) in military purchases, the government said, as Berlin accelerates a defence spending ramp-up to face the threat posed by Russia.
"We are sending a signal to the (NATO) alliance and our partners: Germany is leading the way," the defence ministry said, listing purchases ranging from missiles to armoured vehicles.
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