[Global Network Reporter Yan Peiyun] According to a report by Bloomberg News on the 13th local time, Germany plans to order weapons and equipment worth 7.5 billion euros (about 61.7 billion yuan) this week to promote the modernization of its armed forces and deal with external threats.

Bloomberg, citing informed sources and a government document obtained by the media, that the purchase plan included 274 armored reconnaissance vehicles worth 3.5 billion euros (about RMB 28.8 billion), with delivery work scheduled to start in 2028.

According to reports, the German government also plans to purchase 150 "Boxer Dog" armored vehicles from a joint venture between Rheinmetalli and German military company Kraus-Maffei Wigman for 3.4 billion euros (about 28 billion yuan). Relevant delivery work is expected to take place between 2027 and 2031.

In addition, the plan also includes the purchase of so-called improved "Sea Sparrow" missiles for 386 million euros (about 3.2 billion yuan). Relevant delivery work is expected to take place between 2031 and 2033. The Bundestag Budget Committee is expected to approve the contracts on Wednesday.

According to reports, many media have previously quoted people familiar with the matter as saying that Germany is preparing to advance a large-scale arms procurement plan, including the purchase of "European fighter jets","Boxer Dog" armored vehicles and "Parthian" infantry fighting vehicles. It is estimated that it will cost tens of billions of euros to build "Europe's strongest army." German Defense Minister Pistorius informed Parliament on July 28 of the government's plan to build "the strongest army in Europe." Reuters said Germany's move aims to reduce its dependence on the United States and assume more responsibilities in European defense. Large-scale arms purchases are part of Germany's plan to strengthen the military.