West German Military Modernization Goals, Resources, and Conventional ArmsControl

摘要

Over the past several years, West German leaders have unveiled carefullyconstructed and ambitious plans, commonly called Bundeswehr 2000, to modernize military forces in the next several years. The financial requirements of these modernization efforts are certain to be large, particularly since replacement equipment is almost always more costly than its predecessors. Requirements appear substantial even with conventional force reduction agreements that cut forces. Several factors further complicate West Germany's modernization efforts. A precipitous drop in the number of male youths will make achieving conscript