Germany presents first national security strategy targeting Russia and China. The project was included in the coalition contract signed in autumn 2021. Russia has been elevated to the rank of "greatest threat to peace and security" The Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022 marked a "epochal change" for German foreign and defense policy, according to Olaf Scholz. Germany is preparing to release 4 billion euros to acquire Israel's Arrow ballistic missile defense system. In addition, the country confirms its desire to devote 2% of its GDP to defence.