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German defence giants battle over military spending ramp-up
Germany's €377 billion rearmament plan splits between traditional heavy arms and AI-driven drones as tech start-ups push for increased investment in autonomous systems, officials said.
- Chancellor Friedrich Merz has vowed to create Europe's strongest conventional army by ramping up military spending with hundreds of billions of euros in outlays, accelerating a build-up that began after Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
- A crop of German tech defence start-ups argue that relatively inexpensive, mass-producible equipment like drones powered by artificial intelligence will be key for future conflicts, contrasting with the traditional focus on platforms like tanks and aircraft.
- While established defence giants like Rheinmetall argue that conventional weapons like tanks remain crucial, the government plans to invest billions in drone technology as part of its rearmament, marking a transformation for the historically pacifist nation.
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German defense giants battle over military spending ramp-up
FRANKFURT — Defense giants are drawing battle lines as Germany rearms, with the old guard arguing for traditional heavy weaponry while start-ups push for more modern kit such as AI-enabled drones. Chancellor Friedrich Merz has vowed to create Europe’s strongest conventional army with outlays of hundreds of billions of euros, accelerating a build-up that began after Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The rush to rearm, mirrored across …
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German defence giants battle over military spending ramp-up
Defence giants are drawing battle lines as Germany rearms, with the old guard arguing for traditional heavy weaponry while start-ups push for more modern kit such as AI-enabled drones.
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