At a time when the world
witnesses global instability, the NATO members are expected to make the joint
collaboration robust. It is astonishing that Germany has risen its defence
budget by 6.2 % over the next five years. During the past five decades, the
German defence budget despite being the biggest economy in Europe. However,
additional funds are likely to be allocated for modernization of the German
army and for its growing engagements with NATO.
Today, the defence expenditure of Germany is 1.2 % of its GDP
contrary to the 2% target recommended by the Nato, to contribute financially to
the alliance. Thus, Germany seems to be restraining from involvement in foreign
millitary engagements. However, 8 billion euros more through 2019 towards its
defence.
The official web site of German military stated
4000 German soldiers under NRF were certified as ‘combat ready’. At the core of
the German troops of the NRF is Armored Infantry Battalion 371 from Marienberg
meant for “treaty-obligated deployment” when 2013 came to a close.
The NATO strategy in eastern Europe is not the
only one to be funded by the German government. The new funds encompass the
building of the army with which Germany can defend its geostrategic and
economic interests worldwide, for which an additional 300 million euros is
estimated. Cuts in social expenditure is planned to contribute the defence
build up. The intelligence and security agencies are also likely to be
expanded.
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