Germany’s defense budget is skyrocketing—with a 100 billion euro emergency fund and even bigger planned increases—but critics argue that pouring cash into outdated procurement systems won’t fix the real problem. As wars in Ukraine and the Middle East prove, cheap drones are outperforming expensive jets, forcing a rethink of Germany’s massive, costly fighter jet project. Yet, analysts caution that while drones are game-changers, tanks and artillery remain vital for holding territory—making the debate about priorities even more urgent.

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