US EditionGermany's army needs to more than double in size, commander says
Germany plans to add 100,000 active troops by 2035, including 10,000 for territorial defense, to meet NATO readiness amid recruitment challenges, defense officials said.
- Germany's army must increase its active troops from 62,000 to 100,000 to fulfill NATO readiness targets, as stated by Army Chief Alfons Mais in a confidential paper.
- In his letter, Mais emphasized the need for the army to prepare for war by 2029 and fulfill NATO commitments by 2035.
- To address the threats highlighted since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Mais noted the requirement for around 460,000 personnel for Germany, including active troops and reservists.
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Germany's Army Needs to More Than Double in Size, Commander Says
Germany’s Army Must Double in Size to Meet NATO Targets, Chief Says
NEWS BRIEF Germany’s army requires an additional 100,000 active troops to meet NATO’s new readiness targets amid growing concerns over Russian aggression, according to a confidential assessment by Army Chief Alfons Mais. The proposal underscores Berlin’s urgent efforts to revitalize its military capabilities by 2029, though recruitment challenges and existing shortfalls complicate this expansion. WHAT […] The post Germany’s Army Must Double in S…
Germany's army needs to more than double in size, commander says
Germany's army needs to add 100,000 active troops to its existing 62,000 to meet new NATO targets intended to boost preparedness for the growing threat of Russian aggression, its commander says in a confidential paper seen by Reuters on Thursday.
Media: in Germany They Talk About the Need to Increase the Number of Active Military by 100 Thousand
The German army needs to add 100,000 troops to the existing 62,000 to meet new NATO targets aimed at increasing readiness for the growing threat of Russian aggression.
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