Why should we have to pay for it? From Politico: Germany backtracks on defense spending promises made after Ukraine invasion
Germany on Monday walked back its promise to swiftly raise defense spending to at least 2 percent of its economic output — breaching the key commitment made days after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to become a more serious military force.
Berlin also sought to play down internal warnings about delays to a flagship procurement of new fighter jets.
Fighter jets are one thing, but it wasn't that long ago that Germany didn't have enough rifles for all of its infantry and armored divisions. It couldn't maintain its helicopters, its tanks or is naval vessels. Spare parts are not fighter jets. Guns, are not fighter jets.
They are clearly not serious about their own defense. Why should we be? Hat tip to Commander Salamander.
Enough of coddling Germany and not rewarding responsible security partners. Time for NATO to at least start to make a point, and make it publicly.
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