Ramp-up
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Transformation of the Army: Why Learning Speed Is Ultimately Decisive
“Zeitenwende” remains just another buzzword if, in addition to weapons systems, armed forces do not adapt their learning speed. A team of authors from Subdivision G7 of the German Army Command (responsible for training, exercises, and the “Lessons Learned” process) sums up this challenge in a recent article for Defence Network: Modern battlefield is virtually…
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Can German Defense Industry handle Ramp-up?
The debate on Germany’s defense ramp-up often sounds simple. Can industry deliver the required volume, or not? Recent reporting framed the issue as a potential supply gap. One model suggested Germany could face a defense production shortfall by 2035. Closing that gap would require annual growth rates of up to 28 percent. The Federation of…