Germany’s military is shockingly ill-equipped | New York Post
'An ombudsman for the armed forces said Germany’s military readiness has degenerated since a restructuring in 2011 leaving the country’s war-fighting equipment in poor shape. '
'Germany’s armed forces are so ill-equipped with military equipment that a tank unit resorted to using a broomstick as a gun barrel during a NATO training exercise, The Times of London reported on Tuesday. '
'The report said Germany’s lack of working tanks, tents and winter clothing are creating doubt about the country’s pledge to take on more responsibility with NATO. '
'None of Germany’s six submarines are combat-ready. '
'Its navy only had nine frigates available – not the 15 that had been planned – and they are rarely in service because of frequent maintenance for overuse, said Hans-Peter Bartels. '
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'An ombudsman for the armed forces said Germany’s military readiness has degenerated since a restructuring in 2011 leaving the country’s war-fighting equipment in poor shape. '
'Germany’s armed forces are so ill-equipped with military equipment that a tank unit resorted to using a broomstick as a gun barrel during a NATO training exercise, The Times of London reported on Tuesday. '
'The report said Germany’s lack of working tanks, tents and winter clothing are creating doubt about the country’s pledge to take on more responsibility with NATO. '
'None of Germany’s six submarines are combat-ready. '
'Its navy only had nine frigates available – not the 15 that had been planned – and they are rarely in service because of frequent maintenance for overuse, said Hans-Peter Bartels. '
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