Franco-German arms manufacturer: Bundeswehr can only protect a small town
BERLIN, December 10 – RIA Novosti. Frank Haun, head of the KNDS group of defense companies, which combines part of German and French arms manufacturers, said in an interview that in the event of a military conflict, the German army can only defend a city as large as Augsburg. With the Süddeutsche Zeitung on Saturday.
This is because, in the opinion of the head of a group of defense companies that produced, among other things, Gepard ZSU and Panzerhaubitze 2000 self-propelled guns supplied to Ukraine, the Bundeswehr is “squeezed out.
“We should not think that if we pump 100 billion euros worth of juice into it, we can make lemons again from the leftovers. Now we have too many deficits to fill.”
According to Haun, the German army first of all lacks rockets and cannons, as confirmed by the practice of delivery to Ukraine. In addition, the gun manufacturer complains about the widespread bureaucracy.
“In the past there were only a few rules for military equipment. Today, in the combat compartment of a tank, even when fired at work, I have to ensure that the weather is as good as you or me.” it was stress.
Overall, 100 billion euros and subsequent infusions of funds will be enough to build an aircraft alone that will guarantee Germany’s participation in NATO’s “nuclear engagement” strategy, according to Haun.
Source: Ria
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