Tag: Patriot air defence

Germany Clears €50bn for New Weapons

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius speaks after a meeting of the Bundestag's budget committee | Photo: Sebastian Christoph Gollnow/dpa

Germany has approved €50 billion in new spending to modernise its armed forces. The funds will be used to buy equipment and clothing for soldiers, expand missile defence systems such as Arrow 3 and Patriot, and purchase additional Puma infantry fighting vehicles.

Germany to Consider Spending €50B on Defence

German Parliament's Budget Committee meeting on November 14, 2025 | File Photo: Elisa Schu/dpa

Germany’s parliament will consider spending around €50 billion on defence this week, covering major arms procurement for the Bundeswehr, including Arrow 3 and Patriot air defence systems and Puma infantry fighting vehicles.