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Related: About this forumGermany rearms, modernizes military after decades of embracing the peace dividend
Germany is arming up again... hmm.....
Russian threat is real. Romania, Poland, and others are expanding their defenses just in case.
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Germany rearms, modernizes military after decades of embracing the peace dividend (Original Post)
IronLionZion
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surfered
(11,021 posts)1. They're realizing their on their own and Trump is abandoning Europe to Purin
IronLionZion
(50,709 posts)2. Yes, I think somebody else are the Nazis this time around.
rampartd
(3,531 posts)3. why nato? becaise the only thing we need less than a nuclear armed japan
is nuclear armed germany.
thanks, trump. happy holidays.
Celerity
(53,517 posts)4. Sweden's Insane Military Buildup in 2025 - NATO's New Superpower?
Think Sweden is just about IKEA and peaceful neutrality? Think again. In 2025, Sweden has undergone the most dramatic military buildup in modern European history, transforming from a neutral observer into NATO's newest military powerhouse. With a staggering $30 billion defense investment and capabilities that rival superpowers, Sweden is rewriting the rules of Nordic warfare.
From operating 100+ advanced JAS 39 Gripen fighters that can take off from highways, to submarines that have successfully "sunk" US aircraft carriers in exercises, to artillery systems devastating Russian forces in Ukraine - Sweden's military revolution is reshaping European security forever.
Discover how a country of just 10.6 million people spread across 450,295 square kilometers has become one of Europe's most formidable military forces, with defense spending skyrocketing to 3.5% of GDP and armed forces expanding from 55,000 to 130,000 personnel by 2035.
This isn't just military expansion - it's a complete societal transformation that turns Sweden's entire geography into a fortress, where every highway becomes an airfield and every forest conceals advanced weapons systems.
🔥 KEY TIMESTAMPS:
⏰ 3:45 - Sweden's $30 Billion Military Budget Explosion
⏰ 8:22 - JAS 39 Gripen: The Fighter That Can Land on Highways
⏰ 15:30 - Swedish Submarines vs US Aircraft Carriers: The Shocking Truth
⏰ 22:15 - How Sweden's Geography Became a Military Weapon
Get ready to discover why military experts are calling Sweden the most underestimated military power in Europe and how this transformation is sending shockwaves through Moscow's military planning.
IronLionZion
(50,709 posts)5. Supposedly historically neutral Sweden
I guess they didn't enjoy being surrounded by Nazi occupation and Soviet occupation last time.