Early Access: German Rearmament -Is it going wrong? (Patreon)

Ok, I got to admit...it's not a 'Christmasy' subject but the video is done, so it goes into early access.  In this video, I look at the German rearmament process and the lack of progress on procuring ammunition for the Bundeswehr to use. Although €100bn have been set aside to get the German Armed Forces to their nominal strength, estimates assume that up to €20bn are required just to be in line with NATO stockpile guidelines. It's a monumental task, so let me take you through the current developments.

Since today is the 24th December, it's Christmas where I am from. Merry Christmas (and regional equivalent) to you all, have a fantastic holiday, and a successful start into 2023! Thank you so much for the support!

P.S.: Remember, there are a whole bunch of videos still in early access for your viewing pleasure! Amongst them are:

How Ukraine took Drones to the Next Level https://youtu.be/Yl3V2nEb1ck

• The Ukrainian-Russian war has resulted in much discussion on the  tactical and operational use of drones (UAV & RPA) but where does  Ukraine's capabilities come from? Join Chris as he talks to Dr. Julia Muravska about the impact of the 2014 conflict on Ukraine's emerging  drone industry, the current developments in terms of R&D and  construction, as well as further potential of collaboration with NATO and the EU.

The Arctic goes hot: Chances for escalation https://youtu.be/JlxiDYPaywY

• Between growing tensions with Russia, the emergence of China as a  self-declared Arctic protagonist, the vulnerability of data cables and  the thawing of the ice as part of global warning, the Arctic is a  theater that provides some real challenges to NATO. Join Chris as he talks to Arun Dawson (PhD Student, King's College London) about the Arctic.

Heads in sand? Why Western Air Power is so SLOW to changehttps://youtu.be/deibquob5bA

• How do Air Forces stay future proof and prepare for a future conflict if  its experiences lie in the past. From internal and external barriers to change, shifting the focus and maintaining consistency in its decisions  is a critical challenge that all branches of the military struggle  with. Join Chris as he talks to Dr. Sophy Antrobus (Research Fellow with  the Freeman Air and Space Institute) about this challenge and about the ways it is being tackled.

Air Power: What MUST change? Spreadsheet logic vs Resilience https://youtu.be/8fLBK-hGmcs

• After more than two decades of peace in Europe and complete air  superiority in its foreign deployments, western air forces now confront  the possibility of a renewed peer-to-peer adversary. How has this period  of peace impacted Air Forces, what are the main problems on  recruitment, platform-centricity and focusing on efficiency over  resilience and flexibility? Join Chris as he talks to Dr. Sophy Antrobus  (Research Fellow with the Freeman Air and Space Institute) about the  current challenges facing western Air Forces.

Why the Russian Air Industry is Kaput: https://youtu.be/Rfw36TxC2Ks

• The Russian Air Industry keeps (or kept) on pushing new concepts and  prototypes, but what do we find below the the public bling-bling? Join Chris as he talks to independent analyst Stanimir Dobrev on the state of the Russian air industry.

All the best Chris