German government moves to speed up arms purchases amid Russia threat
BerlincTypeface:> Germany's government wants to accelerate the purchase of weapons and other defence equipment to ensure the country is able to counter any threats from Russia, according to draft legislation seen by DPA on Saturday.
The main goal of the bill is to ensure 'the acceleration and simplification for all procurements for the Bundeswehr,' the Handelsblatt newspaper quoted from ministry circles. The Bundeswehr is Germany's military. According to the documents, certain urgent contracts should no longer be put out to tender at European level in future, but only at the national level, which should save time.
It should also be possible to award contracts following tenders even if an unsuccessful bidder takes legal action against them. Until now, procedural issues have delayed the procurement of weapons by years in some cases. Legislators can also initiate a procurement procedure even if financing has not yet been secured. (DPA)
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