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German chief of defence orders swift expansion of warfare capabilities

The document entitled "Directive Priorities for the Bolstering of Readiness", which Breuer signed on May 19.

GermanyGermany's Chief of Defence, Carsten Breuer, has ordered the German military to be fully equipped with weapons. (Reuters)

Germany’s Chief of Defence, Carsten Breuer, has ordered the German military to be fully equipped with weapons and other material by 2029, a document seen by Reuters on Sunday shows.

The document entitled “Directive Priorities for the Bolstering of Readiness”, which Breuer signed on May 19, said Germany will meet the goal with the help of funds made available by the loosening of the country’s debt brake several weeks ago.

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