The Bundestag's Budget Committee is recommending that the defence budget for 2027 be raised from €108.2 billion to around €139.65 billion. In doing so, the committee largely follows the federal government's plans.

Among other things, the plans provide for 16 further A400M transport aircraft, additional frigates and the expansion of satellite communications. In addition, the Bundeswehr is to be able to procure commercially available innovations more quickly. The Bundestag is expected to take its final decision at the end of November.

Key points:

• The Budget Committee of the German Bundestag has issued its recommended resolution on the 2027 defence budget.
• The defence budget is accordingly set to rise from €108.2 billion this year to around €139.65 billion.
• The committee also backs enabling the Bundeswehr to procure commercially available innovations more quickly.

Source: CPM Defence Network (German)