The Inspector General of the Bundeswehr stated in an interview for the Sueddeutsche Zeitung daily that a number of factors clearly indicate a specific date. I'm talking about intensive rearmament conducted by the Kremlin, expansion of the army's human resources and economic and political conditions. All these elements converge on one point – in 2029
However, the German military does not rule out the possibility that confrontation may break out faster than the analyzes indicate. For this reason, the Alliance must now have the ability to conduct immediate combat operations. It will be a priority in the coming years expanding defense capabilities until 2029 and, in the longer term, maintaining technological advantage after 2035.
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Breuer on the withdrawal of US troops from Germany
The general also referred to the announcement of the transfer of 5,000 people from German territory. American soldiers. According to his assessment such a decision does not call into question allied commitments or NATO defense plans. Breuer emphasized that this move had been expected for a long time.
— The obligations of all Member States remain unchanged. Withdrawal of 5 thousand out of almost 40 thousand soldiers does not mean leaving NATO. Especially since it was predictable. From a military, strategic and operational point of view, this is not a breakthrough. But for the municipalities in Germany that are affected, this is of course an economic and social blow, he explained.
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The lack of Tomahawk missiles is a problem for the Bundeswehr
The issue of weapons remains a much more serious challenge for the German army. Breuer pointed out that American Tomahawk tactical cruise missiles will not be deployed on German territory. They were intended to be a key element of an interim solution in the area of precision strikes.
– We wanted to fill the gap with the help of American forces until we have our own capabilities for precise long-range strikes (…) – he admitted. In this situation, Berlin is considering alternative options, including the acquisition of commercially available weapon systems. The general was expected to raise this topic during recent talks at the Pentagon.
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