German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius visits the Innovation Lab of Germany's Army Bundeswehr in Erding, Germany, July 22, 2025. REUTERS/Angelika Warmuth
BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany's cabinet approved a draft law on Wednesday aimed at accelerating defence procurement and construction on military bases, part of a broad effort to better defend itself and allies in response to a more assertive Russia.
The bill, which supports German efforts to meet higher NATO defence spending targets, also widens the definition of military needs to include civilian-related items such as medical supplies and construction materials.
