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Merz Demands Bundeswehr Must Be Ready to Fight Tonight Boosts Defense Spending
CDU candidate Friedrich Merz emphasized the need for continuous, substantial investment in the German Armed Forces. Speaking at…
Bundeswehr Shelves Palantir Deployment Cites Unavailability
Vice Admiral Thomas Daum, the Inspector of Cyberspace, currently rules out using Palantir for ongoing operations. Speaking to…
Bundeswehr Leader Slams Defense Ministry’s New Capability Profile As Insufficient
André Wüstner, the chairman of the German Armed Forces association, stated that the capability profile for the Bundeswehr,…
Bundeswehr Expands Ukrainian Trainer Presence Across German Military Sites
Following initial training courses, the German armed forces plan to expand the use of Ukrainian instructors within Germany.…
Bundeswehr Bans Private Phones From Secure Meetings Over Espionage Fears
Due to concerns about espionage, Boris Pistorius’s office (SPD) is severely restricting the use of private mobile phones…
Reserve Veterans Association Slams Bundeswehr Care Lags Falling Behind
Patrick Sensburg, president of the Reserves Association, criticized deficiencies in the support provided to reservists by the German…
Bundeswehr Names New Navy Inspector Ahead Of Autumn Leadership Shift
In the fall of this year, the German Navy will appoint a new chief. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD)…
German Bundeswehr Association Warns NATO Deterrence Gaps Amid US Focus on Iran War
André Wüstner, chair of the German Bundeswehr Association, warned that the United States and other countries are too focused…
Bundeswehr Officer Suspended Over Alleged Leak of Long‑Range Arms Plans
The German Defence Ministry has apparently suspended an officer on suspicion that he disclosed sensitive information about long‑term…
Bundeswehr Union Predicts Significantly Higher Personnel Need
The chairman of the Bundeswehr Association, André Wüstner, expects the German armed forces to need far more personnel than…
Bundeswehr Procurement Chief Says Germany’s Push to Cut US Defense Ties Is Too Fast
Annette Lehnigk‑Emden, the chief procurement officer of the German armed forces, says the country has moved too quickly in…
Germany Boosts Bundeswehr Sub‑Sea Hunt With Fresh Budget Allocation
The German Federal Ministry of Defence is allocating significant budget to improve its anti‑submarine warfare capabilities. Because the…
Bundeswehr Divided on Hormuz Mission with Ernst Urging International Marine Deployment
Germany’s coalition experts remain split over whether the Bundeswehr should join an international naval operation in the Strait…
Söder Urges Bundeswehr Machines to Evacuate Germans from Middle East
On Thursday, Bavarian Prime Minister and CSU leader Markus Söder told World TV that Germany’s current measures to bring its…
Bundeswehr warns soldiers against public attacks amid tense security climate
The Bundeswehr’s security department has issued a warning to soldiers about potential attacks in public settings. According to…
Iran Fires Drones and Rockets at German Bundeswehr Bases in Iraq and Jordan After US‑Israel Strikes
After the U.S. and Israel launched air strikes on Saturday morning, Iran appears to have targeted German Bundeswehr…
German Budget Committee Approves €150M Kamikaze Drone Purchase for Bundeswehr
The German Bundestag’s Budget Committee gave the green light on Monday to six new 25‑million‑euro procurement packages earmarked…
Only 25 Percent Respond to Bundeswehr New Military Service Survey Gender Gap Widening
Since January 1, about one‑quarter of young men and women have answered the Bundeswehr’s new service questionnaire. However, the…
Bundeswehr Spock Radar Satellite System Costs Surge Pre Launch
According to a confidential draft from the German Finance Ministry sent to the Bundestag’s budget committee – reported…
Bundeswehr Drone Debate Heats Up as Co‑Founder Calls Out Double Standard Amid Peter Thiel‑Backed Company
During the debate over the German Armed Forces’ purchase of combat drones from a company that also has…
Bundeswehr Withdraws More Soldiers From Iraq Amid Rising US‑Iran Tension
Due to the risk of a military escalation between the United States and Iran, the German armed forces…
Bundeswehr Struggles to Recruit Volunteers for Lithuania Brigade on NATO East Front
According to confidential military statistics, the Bundeswehr has received far fewer volunteer applications than needed to form the…
Bundeswehr Alliance Urges Rapid Modernization Before Munich Security Conference
Before the Munich Security Conference, André Wüstner, chairman of the German Armed Forces Association, openly criticised the slow pace…
Bundeswehr Soldier Shares Details After Fatal Attack on Train Conductor in Rhineland‑Palatinate
After a bashing incident on a train attendant in Rhineland-Palatinate, the Bundeswehr soldier who provided first aid finally…
German Bundeswehr Brigade Achieves Milestone in Lithuania
The Bundeswehr’s brigade in Lithuania has reached a further milestone.On Wednesday the Panzer Brigade 45 in Kaunas was formally…
Germany Warns Bundeswehr Over Iran Threat Following Tehran Designation of EU Forces as Terror Group
After Tehran announced that the armies of the European Union would be regarded as a terrorist organization, Konstantin von Notz,…
Bundeswehr Launches Action Plan to Address Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against Paratroopers
The Bundeswehr is taking new steps after allegations of sexualised misconduct within its paratrooper units. To protect soldierly…
Drug Raid at Bundeswehr University Hamburg Highlights Internal Probe
A mid‑January raid at the University of the Bundeswehr Hamburg was carried out following internal investigations by the…
Bundeswehr Sets Ambitious Space Agenda for 2030 Under General Major Armin Fleischmann
The Federal Ministry’s commitment to a robust German space industry is accompanied by a clear mandate for cooperation…
Bundeswehr to Probe Sexual Harassment and Violence in Military
The forthcoming study aims to bring transparency to these serious allegations, ensuring accountability and safeguarding the rights of…
Bundeswehr Rates Greenland Mission a Success, Highlights Positive Danish Cooperation
The Bundeswehr’s communiqué underscores a continued commitment to international partnership in the Arctic region, signalling that Germany will…
Greens Signal Bundeswehr Ukraine Aid
Germany’s Green Party leadership is signaling a potential shift in Berlin’s stance regarding military involvement in Ukraine, sparking…
Germany Debates Bundeswehr Ukraine Deployment
Significant political opposition is mounting within Germany regarding the potential deployment of German troops to Ukraine, raising questions…
Military Drones Threat Bundeswehr to Aid Police
A draft proposal from the German Interior Ministry, spearheaded by CSU Minister Alexander Dobrindt, is sparking debate and…
Bundeswehr Missions Face Afghanistan-Style Review
A renewed push for parliamentary oversight of German military deployments is gaining momentum, spearheaded by Peter Beyer, Chairman…
Bundeswehr Drone Defense Faces Legal Limits
A recently released expert opinion from the German Bundestag’s Scientific Service has cast a critical light on the…
Bundeswehr Drone Defense Gains Support
The increasing threat posed by drone activity is prompting calls for a reassessment of Germany’s established protocols regarding…
Bundeswehr Drone Missions Spark Legal Concerns
The Federal Minister of Justice, Stefanie Hubig, has cautioned against extensive deployments of the Bundeswehr (Germany’s armed forces)…
VW Could Build Tanks for Germany says Bundeswehr Chief
The President of the Federal Office for Procurement of the German Armed Forces (BAAINBw), Anette Lehnigk-Emden, has indicated…
Germany Considers Bundeswehr Procurement Overhaul
A significant overhaul of Germany’s military procurement process is being advocated for, potentially sidelining the current procurement agency…
Greens Demand Sweeping Bundeswehr Procurement Reform
The German Green Party has voiced concerns regarding the draft legislation approved by the Federal Cabinet aiming to…
SPD’s Secret to a Stronger Bundeswehr?
A key social democratic party in the German government has outlined its stance on the military, departing from…
Conscription Rejected, Bundeswehr Must Get Attractive Again
Berlin, Germany – The German government is facing a pressing issue of military personnel shortages, with a recent…
Union Demands Bundeswehr Protection for Bases and Infrastructure
German Defense and Interior Politicians Urge Bundeswehr to Take Charge of Drone Defense Nationwide Leading defense and interior…
4,800-Man Bundeswehr Brigade Deploys in Lithuania to Deter Russia’s ‘Aggressive Revisionism’!
Germany Deploys New Brigade to NATO’s Eastern Flank in Lithuania In a move to strengthen the security of…
Only 13% Women in Bundeswehr Despite Efforts
Former German Parliament Defense Spokesperson, Eva Högl (SPD), laments the lack of women in the Bundeswehr and their…
Bundeswehr Should Focus on Drones, Not Traditional Arms
Former Airbus CEO Tom Enders warns the new German government against indiscriminately spending billions on armament and focusing…
Union Leader’s Secret Use of Bundeswehr Jets Exposed!
The Union’s Fraktionschef, Friedrich Merz, has frequently used the Federal Armed Forces’ flight services for official trips abroad.…
Military Draft Looms as Bundeswehr Faces Catastrophic Personnel Crisis
A top official of the German Federal Armed Forces Association, André Wüstner, has expressed support for introducing a…
Bundeswehr Bonanza: Trillion-Euro War Machine Unleashed as Social State Burns to Ashes
Germany’s Military Budget to be Doubled, Report Suggests The German government is planning to increase the military budget…
Phishing Alert: Fake Bundeswehr Emails Circulating, Don’t Click and Delete!
German Defense Ministry Warns of Phishing Emails Posing as Bundeswehr The German Defense Ministry has issued a warning…
‘Rapidly Arm the Bundeswehr and Ukraine Before It’s Too Late’
A German defense policy expert, Roderich Kiesewetter, has called on the new government to increase the country’s military…
Germany’s Gabriel Calls for Bundeswehr Deployment in Ukraine After Ceasefire
German Ex-Foreign Minister Suggests Military Presence in Ukraine After Ceasefire Former German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel, a member…
Bundeswehr University Hacked in Shocking Cyberattack!
According to a report by the German business daily “Handelsblatt”, the University of the German Federal Armed Forces…
Bundeswehr Chief Demands Reservists Back to Duty
The Commander of the Landeskommando NRW of the German Federal Armed Forces, Brigadier General Hans-Dieter Müller, advocates for…
Bundeswehr in Bavarian Schools? No Thanks! Landmark Lawsuit Launched Against German Military Enlistment in Education
In Bavaria, a new law has come into effect, obliging state-funded educational institutions, universities and colleges to cooperate…
Zwickau City Council’s Shocking Ban on Bundeswehr Ads!
As the Zwickauer City Council’s decision to ban military advertising, which only gained a majority due to the…
Bundeswehr Trains for Polar Operations
The German Federal Armed Forces are prepared for a potential deployment in the Arctic, according to the Ministry…
Billions Pour in for Bundeswehr
German Unions’ Fraction Vice Johann Wadepuhl believes higher defense spending in Germany is necessary and mentions a mark…