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Posted on January 29, 2025
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Germany has approved a $2.6 billion weapons purchase for its armed forces, including a communication system and infantry supplies, ahead of the snap election.
(Reuters) - German lawmakers have approved weapons and equipment orders worth about 2.5 billion euros ($2.6 billion) for the armed forces in the last parliamentary session before the snap election, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday.
The purchase includes part of a new communication system worth 1.8 billion euros ($1.87 billion) for the Bundeswehr, infantry supplies worth 417 million euros and anti-tank arms and weapon stations for 100 million euros, the report added, citing people familiar with the matter.
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(Reporting by Janaki Venugopalan in Bengaluru; Editing by Chris Reese)
German lawmakers approved weapons and equipment orders worth about 2.5 billion euros ($2.6 billion).
The purchase includes a new communication system worth 1.8 billion euros, infantry supplies worth 417 million euros, and anti-tank arms.
This approval comes in the last parliamentary session before the snap election, indicating a push for military readiness.
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