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New technologies for the Bundeswehr: need for action due to technical innovations
Neue Technologien für die Bundeswehr: Handlungsnotwendigkeiten durch technische Innovationen
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Abstract As the demands on German foreign and security policy increase in a Europe characterised by multiple crises, so do the demands on the German armed forces. In order for the Bundeswehr to become more assertive and effective as a deterrent, despite limiting factors such as personnel and materiel shorta... view more
As the demands on German foreign and security policy increase in a Europe characterised by multiple crises, so do the demands on the German armed forces. In order for the Bundeswehr to become more assertive and effective as a deterrent, despite limiting factors such as personnel and materiel shortages, it must be able to employ new technologies more quickly and extensively. The faster and more effectively these technologies are harnessed, the more advantages they will bring on the battlefield. The current political will for change, the pressure to adapt due to the evolved security situation and the increase in financial resources are creating an unprecedented momentum. (author's abstract)... view less
Keywords
Federal Republic of Germany; military; armaments; planning; acquisition; weapon; new technology
Classification
Peace and Conflict Research, International Conflicts, Security Policy
Free Keywords
Streitkräfte/militärische Verbände; Militärisches Beschaffungsvorhaben; Militärisches Beschaffungswesen; Beschaffung von Rüstungsgütern im Inland; Beschaffung von Rüstungsgütern im Ausland; Entwicklung und Erprobung von Waffen/Gerät; Nachfolgewaffensystem; Militärische Anforderungen an Waffen/Gerät; Entwicklungsstand von Waffensystemen; Einsatzmöglichkeiten von Waffen/Waffensystemen
Document language
English
Publication Year
2024
City
Berlin
Page/Pages
4 p.
Series
SWP Comment, 11/2024
DOI
https://doi.org/10.18449/2024C11
ISSN
2747-5107
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications