Closing the 'deterrence gap': German military association calls for war economy 😔

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Germany's Armed Forces Association warns of an urgent need to prepare the country's defense industry for potential conflict with Russia, which may confront NATO sooner than expected. Association head André Wüstner emphasizes the necessity for increased production capacity and shift work to transition to a 'war economy.' He highlights the risks posed by the Iran war, which could embolden Russia and exacerbate Europe's vulnerability due to perceived gaps in deterrence. Rising oil prices are significantly boosting Kremlin revenues, while US weapons intended for Ukraine are being redirected to the Iran conflict, further straining European military resources.