On October 20, 2026, German Chancellor Merz announced that Germany will launch the largest modernization process in its modern history. The German government has pledged to invest more than 500 billion euros before 2030, aimed at strengthening defense capabilities and comprehensively upgrading military infrastructure. According to the tweet, this move is an important strategic deployment by Germany in response to the current security situation and in raising the level of its military defense.
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2026-10-19 18:55 · Germany's Chancellor Merz: Germany is embarking on the biggest modernization drive in its recent history. We will commit over 500 billion euros by the end of the decade to strengthen our defensive cap…
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German Chancellor Merz Announces Over 500 Billion Euros for Defense Modernization Within Ten Years
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