Germany's Military Buildup: Deterring Russian Threat

0:00On March 27, Germany's top general, Karsten Breuer, is pushing hard to build the continent's strongest army. He warns that Russia could attack a NATO country as early as 2029, after doubling its forces since the Ukraine war. Under his lead, Germany aims to expand its military rapidly to deter that threat. The country plans to spend 162 billion euros on defense by 2029, up from 95 billion in 2025. He has paired with growing troop numbers from 182,000 now to over 240,000 in a decade plus a 200,000 strong reserve. In Lithuania, German forces are jumping from 1200 to nearly 5,000 by next year, training right near the Belarus border. Public support in Germany is strong for this shift, with recruitment of 20% this year alone. Neighbors like Poland, once wary of German power, now welcome the build up as vital for Europe's security. It's a big change from post-World War II days when Germany kept forces small to its

1:03own for past wars. Germany is also chasing operational independence from the US, boosting homegrown weapons like drones, surveillance gear, and precision strikes. This comes amid doubts about American commitment under the current administration, pushing Europe to step up within NATO. As Germany reshapes its role, it's stressing teamwork with allies to keep peace on the vulnerable European plane, ready to face whatever comes next. From around the world, powered by AI, this is Global News Today.