German Defense Ministry’s plan to quickly equip the army at a cost of billions.
The German Defense Ministry is planning a multibillion-euro purchase of fighter jets, transport vehicles, and armored personnel carriers to bolster its military.
The equipment will include 20 advanced Eurofighter jets for electronic warfare, two people familiar with the plans told Reuters. The jets alone are worth four to five billion euros.
Additionally, 2,000 to 3,000 Boxer armored personnel carriers are expected to be purchased, which could cost approximately ten billion euros. KNDS and Rheinmetall are building the vehicles.