Bundeswehr

The defense ministry has finalized locations for 24 new Bundeswehr muster centers across Germany. Young men born in 2008 and later must fill out a questionnaire to check their basic suitability for service, building on the questionnaire rollout that began in January.

4. mai 2026 Rapportert av AI

Amid the ongoing Strait of Hormuz crisis, Germany's navy has taken concrete steps following earlier planning: the minehunter “Fulda” departed Kiel-Wik for the Mediterranean, and supply ship “Mosel” is being pulled from a NATO Aegean mission to support it. Both will join NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 2, ready for potential strait deployment pending Bundestag approval.

In Rendsburg, recruits from Heimatschutzregiment 4 have solemnly sworn the flag oath. The regiment in Alt Duvenstedt comprises around 1000 service positions and is tasked with defending three federal states in emergencies. The ceremony highlights the Bundeswehr's intention to bolster homeland protection.

25. januar 2026 Rapportert av AI

In the ARD show 'Caren Miosga', German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius condemned US President Donald Trump's claims about NATO troops in Afghanistan as 'indecent and disrespectful'. He calls for an apology but does not expect one. He also stressed that Europe can no longer fully rely on the US.

Germany's Bundestag budget committee is deciding today on defense projects worth over 50 billion euros. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius highlights planning certainty for industry, while Greens politician Sahra Nanni criticizes the short processing time.

27. november 2025 Rapportert av AI

The German armed forces have postponed a key digital project. The new SAP software S/4Hana for administration, materials, and logistics was set to launch at the end of October but will now go live in the second quarter of 2026. The delay stems from technical issues and insufficient operational readiness.