Der Spiegel magazine, citing classified Defense Ministry documents, claims that Germany’s stockpile of artillery shells has been significantly reduced
The German armed forces possess only around 20,000 explosive artillery shells, claims Der Spiegel magazine, citing classified Defense Ministry documents, which were intended to convince the budget committee of the need to proceed with the urgent purchase of such material.
Countries such as Germany rushed to supply Ukraine with 155mm projectiles used by howitzers after Russia invaded in February 2022. As a result, stocks for their own defense were reduced.
The German military will need to build up a stockpile of around 230,000 missiles by 2031 to meet NATO’s target of having enough missiles to withstand 30 days of heavy fighting.
The Defense Ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the report.
The magazine writes that the ministry plans to present to the budget committee nine contracts for the purchase of artillery and tank shells within the next few months.
Source: Skai
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