The European Union plans to dramatically ramp up defense spending, mobilizing 800 billion euros over the next four years. The aim is to strengthen Europe’s defense readiness and boost military support for Ukraine. The sharp increase signals growing concern that the bloc could also come under attack by Russia – and can no longer depend on US protection for Europe via NATO.
Also depends on the definition of tank i think. Is the CV90 a tank in the mind of the politician who said there are 19? I don’t know. Still, 19 is a lot, even if so.