60 Minutes Germany Rearms, The Price of Life, Hoosier Hysteria
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Germany's Zeitenwende In Defense
- Germany rapidly shifted from post-Cold War pacifism to aggressive rearmament after Russia invaded Ukraine.
- Defense spending and enlistment surged as Berlin aims to field Europe's strongest military by 2029.
Recruits Preparing For Real War
- At the Munster basic training, recruits ran punishing drills preparing for a possible real conflict.
- The major said recruits now clearly understand they may need to fight because of the war in Ukraine.
Massive Funding To Rebuild Forces
- Germany created a 100 billion euro fund and exempted defense spending from its debt cap after 2022.
- The defense budget is projected to rise almost 80% by 2029 to rebuild capabilities quickly.