Germany’s aging and decrepit bunker network is in need a major overhaul, according to the head of the federal agency tasked with nationwide civil protection in case of an attack.

Germany may reinstate compulsory military service if the volunteer system fails, says Defense Minister Pistorius, with a new military service bill potentially effective as early as 2026.

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BERLIN (AP) — Germany may reinstate compulsory military service if a revamped volunteer system fails to meet recruitment goals, the defense minister said in comments published Saturday.

Germany has held its first ever "Veterans Day" to boost the image of the military as it races to find fresh recruits and a ...

Finland's Nokia and defence technology firm blackned, majority-owned by Rheinmetall , will jointly develop next-generation tactical networks for the German armed forces, the companies said on ...

In 2018, Germany committed to boosting its standing forces to 203,000 by 2025 — a target date that was later revised to 2031. The current standing size of the Germany army is just 181,000.

Part of the NATO alliance, Germany is looking to enhance its military strength following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, but looks likely to fail to attract enough recruits.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz inaugurated a groundbreaking German brigade in Lithuania that is meant to help protect NATO’s eastern flank and declared Thursday that “the security of our Baltic ...

The Army's White Knight Corps stated that heightened alertness and prompt action prevented a potential disaster. Terrorists opting for lookalike uniforms is leading to a huge security concern.

In a recent interview, the German Defence Minister discussed plans for compulsory military service, suggesting that mandatory recruitment is a possibility if there aren't sufficient volunteers.