Germany is moving to dramatically modernize its military , aiming to transform the Bundeswehr into what Chancellor Friedrich Merz described in May as “ the strongest conventional army in Europe. ” Internal government documents reviewed by POLITICO reveal a sprawling 377 billion euro plan covering land, air, sea, space, and cyber capabilities. While some acquisitions will be reflected in the 2026 budget, many remain long-term projects without a clear timeline, forming a comprehensive roadmap for