"The Bundeswehr's chief procurement officer discusses the costliness of bureaucracy and a war-ready economy"
In a recent interview, Annette Lehnigk-Emden, the head of the Bundeswehr Procurement Office, underscored the urgent goal of making the German Armed Forces war-ready by the year 2028. This ambitious target is seen as a critical national security priority.
Lehnigk-Emden emphasised the need to streamline bureaucracy, particularly at the municipal level, to support arms production and meet the 2028 timeline. She urged local authorities to minimise bureaucratic obstacles, viewing their cooperation as essential for accelerating procurement and equipping the military adequately.
Lehnigk-Emden also highlighted the shared responsibility among politics and industry to ensure a "war-ready economy" that can fulfil the Bundeswehr’s needs efficiently within the limited timeframe. This war-ready economy is crucial for the rapid production and procurement of arms and military equipment.
The push for a war-ready force is part of a broader arms production boom and increased defense cooperation. Notable examples include the German-French MGCS (Main Ground Combat System) project, which aligns with Germany’s focus on national and alliance defense readiness.
Efforts also include procuring advanced mobile logistical vehicles to supply troops with ammunition and operational materials efficiently. This streamlined logistics is a key component of preparing the Bundeswehr for future high-intensity conflicts.
In summary, Lehnigk-Emden has emphasised the importance of a war-ready force by 2028, the necessity to reduce bureaucratic hurdles, the importance of a war-ready economy, and ongoing major collaborative projects and increased defense industry activity aligned with this goal. The race against time to equip a war-ready force is a challenge that Lehnigk-Emden has taken up, holding both politics and industry accountable for ensuring Germany's national security.
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