German Chancellor Committed To Increased Defense Spending

Olaf Scholz

Speaking at the Munich Security Conference on Feb. 17, 2023, Chancellor Scholz said he was determined to put an end to what he called “the neglect of the Bundeswehr.”

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said he is committed to raising his country’s defense spending to 2% of GDP and recapitalizing the Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces), despite criticisms about the pace of acquisition. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference on Feb. 17, Scholz said he was determined to...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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