Pistorius warns Putin is rapidly rebuilding Russia's military and he told us Russia could be in position to attack the West by the end of the decade. When does Germany need to be ready for war. We should do everything to be that in 2029.This is our objective. This is still a way to go. 3 days after Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, then Chancellor Olaf Schultz told the Bundustag, Germany's parliament, the incursion marked a Titan venda, a turning point for Europe.He announced a special€ 100 billion euro fu ...

Geopolitical Landscape & Strategic Shifts - The Russia-Ukraine conflict has fundamentally altered Germany's security perception and defense posture [5][6] - Germany aims to be war-ready by 2029, signaling a significant shift in its defense strategy [11] - There's a growing recognition in Europe that they need to be more independent from the US in defense matters [13][24] Military & Defense Buildup - Germany is significantly increasing its defense spending, with projections indicating an almost 80% rise by 2029 [15] - A special 100 billion euro fund has been allocated to kickstart Germany's military buildup [12] - Germany plans to add 75,000 active duty troops to its all-volunteer force by 2035 [26] Defense Industry & Technological Innovation - Germany's defense industry is experiencing a resurgence, with companies like Quantum Systems securing significant contracts, such as a 25 million euro deal for ISR drones [15][16] - The German military is exploring unconventional technologies, including the use of Madagascar hissing cockroaches for battlefield reconnaissance [18][19] - Rheinmetall is expanding its operations with 13 arms factories across Europe, becoming a major player in NATO rearmament [24] Societal Impact & Challenges - There's a notable increase of 23% in enlistments [6] - A poll indicates that a majority of 15 to 25 year olds in Germany are unwilling to take up arms, posing a recruitment challenge [26] - Germany is deploying its 45th armored brigade, consisting of 5,000 troops, to Lithuania, marking its first permanent deployment of a combat-ready brigade abroad since World War II [25]

Government Spending - German lawmakers approved over €7 billion (approximately $8.1 billion) in defense orders [1] Defense Procurement - Defense orders include Eurofighter jets, boats for naval special forces, and tank-busting ammunition [1] Military Buildup - The German government is advancing its military buildup [1]