In this episode of Defence Deconstructed, we partner with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) to join Dr. Bernd Althusmann and MP Thomas Röwekamp to discuss Germany's defence procurement , the budget constraints, potential industrial policy directions, their effect on military readiness and the influence this has on Germany's relationship with Canada.//Guest bios:MP Thomas Röwekamp is a member of the Bundestag, serving on the Defence Committee (which he has chaired since 2025)//Host bio:- David Perry is President and CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute- Dr. Bernd Althusmann is the Head of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) in Canada//Defence Deconstructed was brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding.//Music Credit: Drew Phillips | Producer: Jordyn CarrollRelease date:26 September 2025