▶️ Why the German Armed Forces are sinking into chaos despite a record budget – Over-budgeting was yesterday, mismanagement is today
Germany is investing a record budget of €108.2 billion in the Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) in 2026. | Despite this enormous sum, the armed forces are in a deplorable state and are mired in chaos. | The reason is not a lack of money, but catastrophic mismanagement within the system. | | A bloated administrative apparatus and exorbitant consulting fees are devouring a large portion of the funds. | | Numerous expensive major armaments projects are proving to be complete disasters for the army. | Unusable radios are emblematic of the failed modernization efforts. | | Aimless drones and stranded frigates also demonstrate the extent of the procurement debacle. | The problem has shifted: Yesterday's problem was underfunding; today's is underfunding. | The money is being swallowed up in a massive, bloated bureaucracy instead of strengthening the troops. | Our economic analysis shows how the Bundeswehr is crippling itself with billions and why the Pistorius system is facing a critical test. [...]
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