Bundeswehr

German conscription: new law forces mandatory registration and assessment for 18‑year‑old men Germany’s conscription law requires online registration and medical checks for men turning 18 in 2026; service remains voluntary …

Bundeswehr promotion freeze announced as ministry implements court ruling on merit-based advancement Bundeswehr promotion freeze: Ministry to halt select promotions from July 1 as court rulings force merit-based criteria over …

Bundeswehr’s Meine Reserve app struggles to mobilize reservists amid low authentication and technical complaints Bundeswehr’s Meine Reserve app records low verified use, technical complaints and slow authentication as officials push …

Bundeswehr questionnaire reaches large numbers of young people, military says Bundeswehr questionnaire launched in January has been sent to a large number of young men and women, the military says, …

Bundeswehr Awards Rheinmetall €1.04 Billion Contract for New Infantry Systems Bundeswehr awards Rheinmetall €1.04bn contract for Infanterist der Zukunft systems, equipping 8,600 troops with vests, night vision and tablets, 2027–2029. …

Rheinmetall Wins €1.04bn Bundeswehr Infantry Equipment Contract Rheinmetall secures €1.04bn Bundeswehr contract to supply infantry equipment — body armor, night-vision and soldier tablets — for 8,600 troops from 2027–29. The …

Bundeswehr reservists sidelined as Defence Ministry advances new strategy under Pistorius Defence Ministry bypassed the Reservists’ Association in framing a new Bundeswehr strategy on April 25, 2026, prompting criticism and …

Bundeswehr military strategy: Pistorius unveils plan to become Europe’s conventionally strongest army Germany unveils its first Bundeswehr military strategy, with Defence Minister Boris Pistorius naming Russia the chief threat and …

Bundeswehr mine clearance offer for the Strait of Hormuz tied to strict conditions, Berlin says Germany to offer Bundeswehr mine clearance in the Strait of Hormuz at Paris talks, but …