Russia Threatens to Strike European Capitals if U.S. Deploys Missiles to Germany
The Kremlin on Saturday warned that the deployment of US missiles in Germany could make European capitals targets for Russian missiles.
Boris Pistorius
Germany Ends Coronavirus Vaccine Mandate for Military Members
Germany has scrapped a requirement for its military service personel to be vaccinated against COVID-19 after being in place since late 2021.
Germany Abandons Plans to Reintroduce Military Conscription: Report
Germany has reportedly scrapped plans to reintroduce military conscription to fill the depleted ranks of the Bundeswehr.
Germany Refuses to Apologise to UK over Leaking Military Secrets, Confirming British Troops in Ukraine
Germany has refused to apologise to the United Kingdom for appearing to disclose that British troops are active on the ground in Ukraine.
Report: Germany Weighs Acceptance of Foreign Citizens into Army
A proposal to let foreign citizens serve in the German army is under consideration by Berlin. If approved, it will allow the Bundeswehr to build strength on the back of a recent announcement that conscription could return as the prospect of a grand “European army” looms on the horizon.
German Defence Minister Says That Russian Attack on NATO Not Likely At the Moment
Germany’s defence minister presented a less alarmist take on the Russian threat, saying an attack on NATO is not likely at the moment.
Majority of Germans Back Return of Compulsory Military Service: Younger People Not So Sure
More than half of Germans of all ages – with one key cohort excepted – want to restore compulsory military service, a survey released Thursday reveals, as war on the European continent between Russia and Ukraine drags on into another year.
Forever War: Germany to Double Ukraine Military Aid Next Year, Announces Defence Minister
Germany will double its military aid to Ukraine despite growing concerns over Kyiv’s ability to continue the fight against Russia.
German People ‘Must Become Ready For War’, Warns Defence Minister
The people of Germany need to become prepared to fight a war in Europe, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has warned.
Germany Uses Accounting Trick to Meet NATO Defence Obligations, Report Claims
Germany to reclassify some federal debt servicing as ‘defence related’ to boost its headline figure, a report claims.
Forever War: Germany Commits Another $3 Billion in Military Aid to Ukraine
Germany will provide Ukraine with an additional 2.7 billion euros in military aid, including tanks, anti-aircraft systems, and ammunition.
German Defence Minister Admits Military Not Capable of Defending Country
Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius admitted this week that the German military is incapable of defending the nation if needed.
German Politicians, Defence Leaders Call for Return of Military Conscription
A growing debate is emerging in Germany as to whether military conscription should be reintroduced after it was abolished in 2011.
