Well dressed: Billions for personal equipment

On February 21, 2024, the Budget Committee in Germany approved another 25 million euro allocation. A total of around 2.2 billion euros will be invested in clothing and personal equipment for the Bundeswehr.

Since Russia's attack on Ukraine two years ago, the topic of armament has been a high priority in Germany. Equipped with a record defense budget of 52 billion euros and an additional special fund, the armed forces can procure urgently needed defense material. As the Bundeswehr is a parliamentary army, the Bundestag must approve all major procurement projects. That is why the Budget Committee approved further defense investments in February 2024.

Clothing and Personal Equipment

A total of around 2.2 billion euros will be invested in the continuous provision of the Bundeswehr with clothing and personal equipment. This primarily involves the procurement of combat clothing, protective vest systems, combat helmets, and 110-liter rucksack systems continuing the advanced procurements ordered in 2022. By the way, the rucksack is the Tasmanian Tiger Mil Ops Pack 80+24 - HERE in our REVIEW.

In addition, there will be procurement and regeneration of clothing and equipment for special forces, as well as the introduction of a new clothing system for the Navy. The investment also includes operating expenses for the continued financing and expansion of storage capacities of the Bw Clothing Management GmbH, as well as for the provision of a mobile operational reserve.

BUNDESWEHR Online