Leopard 2A Main Battle Tank
Currently, Germany's active military personnel are around 180,000, still one of the most modern armies on the European continent. The German Army is equipped with more than 400 of the latest "Leopard 2A" main battle tanks, while the German Air Force is equipped with over 200 "Typhoon" and "Tornado" fighter jets, and plans to purchase 35 F-35 stealth fighters from the United States.
Taurus Cruise Missile
Germany's "Taurus" cruise missile has a range of up to 500 kilometers, making it one of the best-performing cruise missiles in the world. This missile integrates the most advanced global long-range strike technology, featuring high speed, long range, precision, and great power, demonstrating Germany's potential for military development. Germany's most notable feature is its formidable military production capability. As the strongest industrial nation in Europe, once Germany fully accelerates its weapon production and research and development, its military strength will quickly surpass that of the UK and France.
Map of Germany
Germany possesses deep war potential. With an area of approximately 358,000 square kilometers and a population of about 84.7 million, ranking second in Europe after Russia, Germany's economic strength has consistently ranked among the top in the world, with a current GDP of approximately $4.53 trillion, ranking third globally. Once Germany decides to develop its military forces, it will be unstoppable. Recently, Germany's highest military commander, Inspector General of the Bundeswehr Carsten Breuer, publicly announced that the German armed forces would be prepared for war by 2029. According to a report by Russia's Sputnik News on April 14, Inspector General of the Bundeswehr Carsten Breuer stated that the German armed forces should be fully prepared to address potential conflicts by 2029. Breuer told Germany's Die Welt in an interview: "Our goal is 2029, by which time we should be in a state of full combat readiness." When discussing the reasons for choosing this deadline, Breuer mentioned the threat of a possible Russian attack on a NATO country by 2029.
Carsten Breuer
Breuer also stated that Germany plans to train an additional 100,000 reserve soldiers by the end of the 2020s. He estimated that the total number of troops must reach 460,000, including 200,000 active duty personnel. Germany plans to expand its military to nearly 500,000 people. However, Germany has fallen far behind in modern warfare. It cannot produce third-generation fighter jets and cannot independently develop or produce fifth-generation fighter jets, relying instead on purchases from the United States. Germany lags behind Russia in ballistic missile and drone development, not to mention nuclear weapons.
Berlin during World War II
Due to Germany and Russia being bitter enemies during World War II, Russia has always been vigilant towards Germany's military development. If Germany were truly preparing to get involved in a military conflict with Russia, Russia would definitely deal a heavy blow, without showing mercy as they did with Ukraine. Whether it’s Germany or other European countries frequently talking about potential conflicts and targeting Russia, this is very dangerous. Europe has over 500 million people, but they are divided into more than forty small and large countries, scattered like sand. Russia has 145 million people and is very united. If a conflict breaks out, it's uncertain whether European countries could defeat Russia. What Europe needs is peace, and learning to coexist peacefully with Russia is a skill that European countries must master. Original Source: https://www.toutiao.com/article/7492961525028717096/ Disclaimer: The article solely represents the author's personal views. Please express your attitude by clicking the 'Support/Disapprove' buttons below.