US EditionGermany to boost military by up to 60,000 troops under new NATO targets
- Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced at a NATO meeting in Brussels on June 5, 2025, that the Bundeswehr needs 50,000 to 60,000 more troops.
- This increase in troop numbers is a reaction to NATO’s revised defense targets in light of the escalating threat posed by Russia.
- Pistorius advocates a primarily voluntary recruitment model but includes reinstating conscription as a backup if necessary.
- By the close of 2024, Germany's military counted approximately 181,000 personnel, falling short of its earlier recruitment goals and creating difficulties in growing its forces.
- The planned troop growth aims to enhance Germany’s capacity to meet NATO goals for deterrence, including priorities like air defense and large land forces.
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Germany is massively upgrading. However, there is still a lack of personnel to operate the war equipment. Conscription could help. Christian Klemm considers this to be a phantom debate.
Freshly sworn military officer makes propaganda for conscription. Pistorius wants 60,000 more active soldiers.
The strength of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Germany, the Bundesver, should be increased by one third, the Minister of Defence of the Pistorius said that this was necessary against the background of a growing threat from Russia.
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