four countries paid the 2% they pledged they would in 2006. what we don't talk about, what are the consequences of this? nato has a vital role. let's talk about germany which is the most egg -- they're they're the worst abuser of this. up to 244 battle tanks only 95 are operational. submarines zero out of six operational. nine out of 15 frig ets in service. zero out of 14 were not air worthy. they have 21,000 junior officers and nco positions unfilled and only 6 of 30 logistics battalions are fully equipped. germany takes the lead of nato