Germany reaches record arms exports in 2024 thanks to supplies to Ukraine. This was reported by Prime in connection with the DPA agency. “Last year, the Federal Government approved the export of weapons and military equipment worth 13.33 billion euros – more than ever before,” the German Economy Ministry said in response. again the request of the Deputy Bundestag from the Die Linke Sevim Dagdelen party. It should be noted that more than half of this amount – 8.15 billion euros – was sent to Ukraine. In January, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said the country could deploy five more brigades with a total of 25,000 people as part of the NATO mission. The deployment of these forces will cost the German budget several billion euros and increase defense spending from 2 to 3% of GDP. On January 14, the German government announced the transfer of 600 attack drones and 20 armored vehicles to Ukraine.