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Bundeswehr

Germany's military is one of the largest in Europe. "The Bundeswehr" is a catch-all term in German, encompassing the army, navy and air force.

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Ukraine: Which weapons is Germany supplying?

Ukraine: Which weapons is Germany supplying?

From battle tanks to anti-aircraft defense systems: Germany has been one of the main suppliers of weapons to Ukraine.
ConflictsDecember 4, 2024
Donald Trump pointing at a journalist during his press conference at a NATO summit in 2018

How much will Trump press Germany on military spending?

How much will Trump press Germany on military spending?

As Donald Trump returns to the White House, Germany worries about difficult times ahead for European security policy.
PoliticsNovember 27, 2024
Boris Pistorius

Is Boris Pistorius the man for the job of German chancellor?

Is Boris Pistorius the man for the job of German chancellor?

Defense Minister Pistorius is Germany's most popular politician — and many want to see him as candidate for chancellor.
PoliticsNovember 20, 2024
weapons system Taurus KEPD 350

Why Germany isn't sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine

Why Germany isn't sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine

Germany won't follow the United States in delivering long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine, Chancellor Olaf Scholz says.
PoliticsNovember 18, 2024
A panoramic view of German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius speaking to reporters in front of the new NATO command center in Rostock

Why Russia is upset over a new German naval base

Why Russia is upset over a new German naval base

Russia says the new naval command center in Rostock violates an agreement keeping foreign troops out of eastern Germany.
PoliticsOctober 23, 202403:00 min
A man looks through binoculars at the horizon, from the deck of a military frigate at sea

German frigate completes passage through South China Sea

German frigate completes passage through South China Sea

The voyage of the military ship has signaled Germany's increased military presence in the Indo-Pacific. DW was on board.
PoliticsOctober 4, 202403:21 min
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Does conscription boost security?

Most of Europe has abolished compulsory military service. Now, some countries want to bring it back.
SocietyJuly 14, 2024
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Germany's Lufthansa eyes defense sector

Lufthansa Technik is forging business ties with the German defense sector, creating new maintenance jobs.
BusinessJune 16, 2024
Three German soldiers in camouflage with helmets holding large guns are standing next to a camouflaged satellite dish.

Germany honors those in uniform with new Veterans' Day

DW met up with a former soldier to discuss the significance of a day to honor all veterans in Germany.
PoliticsJune 14, 202402:07 min
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German Veterans' Day to recognize service to the country

Starting this year, June 15 will be set aside as Germany's annual Veterans' Day to commemorate armed forces personnel.
SocietyApril 25, 2024
Inka von Puttkamer, the new commander of the 3rd Minesweeper Squadron in the German Navy.

Women still rare in Germany's military

For the first time, a woman is commanding a German navy unit. But women are still underrepresented in the Bundeswehr.
PoliticsApril 13, 2024
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius and Ukraine's ambassador to Germany Oleksiy Makeev surrounded by German and Ukrainian soldiers at the German military training facility in Klietz.

German mission to train Ukrainians forges ahead

Western powers have the gear and know military theory, but Ukrainians have combat experience.
ConflictsFebruary 27, 2024
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