German armed forces see 28% surge in recruits in NATO defence boost
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13,750 new soldiers have already been hired in 2025 – an increase of 28 percent. At the end of August, the cabinet wants to decide on a new military service law.
Even without military service, more and more young people start at the Bundeswehr. 28 percent more recruitments than in 2024 were recorded by the military this year. The international situation is probably behind the rise.
The number of recruits in the German armed forces increased by 28 percent from January to the end of July this year, compared to the same period last year, the German Defense Ministry announced today.
German armed forces see 28% surge in recruits in NATO defence boost
Germany's armed forces reported a 28% surge in soldier recruits from January to late July, compared with the same period last year, bolstering plans to boost NATO defences in response to what it sees as an increased threat from Russia.
Germany's armed forces reported a 28% increase in new soldier recruits from January to the end of July, compared to the same period last year, as part of plans to... Germany: Armed forces see 28% increase in new recruits as part of NATO defense boost - NAVAL MARKET
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