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Finance Minister Christian Lindner has indicated to fellow ministers that the defense budget will be maintained at the same level next year, while all other ministries will again have to cut spending, according to the people.

  • Wahots@pawb.social
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    8 months ago

    Six modern ships doesn’t seem like enough to counter an aggressive Russian or Chinese navy. If Ukraine falls, Europe is next. I hope Germany is putting R&D into droneships and anti-ship missiles like Ukraine is doing.

    I would not be surprised if Russia and China form an uneasy alliance in a future war to distract from problems at home.