Bundeswehr pumps 6.4 billion euros in Lower Saxony's military locations!

Bundeswehr pumps 6.4 billion euros in Lower Saxony's military locations!

Wilhelmshaven, Deutschland - The Bundeswehr has big plans! Around 6.4 billion euros are expected to flow into the military infrastructure of Lower Saxony in the coming years. ndr reports that these investments have a comprehensive modernization, expansion and renovation of the existing locations as well as the construction of new accommodation buildings.

It is particularly noticeable that Wilhelmshaven receives most of the funds. About 1.6 billion euros are planned here for the naval base. This sum also includes 430 million euros for the norder expansion, which represents a future -oriented construction project. With an area of around 340,000 m², which corresponds to almost 48 football fields, this expansion will enable the integration of the new ship type "Fregatten 126" (formerly MKS 180). According to Sönke Gebken, the head of the Wilhelmshaven regional office, this project shows how important the navy is for the regional and national defense strategy.

Wittmund follows with an impressive portfolio of investments of 763 million euros. Construction projects are already underway at the NATO airfield Wittmundhafen to build an aircraft repair hall, noise protection and new guard buildings. By 2032, important work on the runway and runway should also be realized. Munster is also strengthened with 532 million euros for new buildings and renovations. The upswing in the area is noticeable, especially since the construction work under the care of the state-owned tree management region is running north-west.

Another focus is on the Faßberg airfield in the Celle district, where renovation work on the start and runway is also planned. In the Wunstorf airfield, in the Hanover region, the construction of new trains and a modern training tower are expected. These comprehensive construction measures not only promise progress in the military infrastructure, but also offer local jobs and thus promote the economy in the region.

Lower Saxony's finance minister Gerald Heere emphasizes that no other federal state makes such high investments in the Bundeswehr. He sees this as a necessary step to strengthen defense ability in view of the current geo-political situation. These investments could also give up the upswing to the armaments industry because Germany increased defense spending on a record stand. The Markt added that the construction of the first company building as part of the norder expansion began in November 2024, with another eleven accommodation buildings that are scheduled to follow in the coming year.

In a general European context, developments show that NATO countries strive to significantly increase their defense expenditure. Tagesschau speaks of 5% of government spending on defense. The armaments industry is booming, and companies like Rheinmetall have recently opened new works and received a full job. This is also reflected in the German orders for modern F-35 combat jets that are considered strategically important for national security.

These developments in Lower Saxony are not only a sign of more security, but also a clear commitment to the technical modernization and performance of the Bundeswehr. It remains exciting to see how progress will be in the next few years and what effects it will have on the region.