The Future of the Leopard 2
The Leopard 2, one of the most prominent Main Battle Tanks (or MBTs) of the Cold War was introduced back in the early 1980s. Since then it has become a… Continue reading "The Future of the Leopard 2"
Category: Bundeswehr
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Germany Creates Space Command Center
The German Ministry of Defense announced the creation of a new space command, joining a growing list of countries allocating more military resources to missions in outer space. German Defense… Continue reading "Germany Creates Space Command Center"
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Record Budget for Bundeswehr Approved
Just before the summer break, on June 23rd, the Reichstag approved the biggest budget in the history of the Bundeswehr. The German military is going to receive a sum exceeding… Continue reading "Record Budget for Bundeswehr Approved"
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Merkel’s Successor Calls for 2% GDP Defense Spending
In an interview with Welt am Sonntag, Armin Laschet, the CDU/CSU’s (Germany’s centre-right Christian-democratic political alliance) chosen successor to Angela Merkel, called for Germany to meet the 2% GDP guideline… Continue reading "Merkel’s Successor Calls for 2% GDP Defense Spending"
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Germany Withdraws Beer from Afghanistan as US Reports Exit Halfway Done
On 8 June, United States Central Command (CENTCOM) declared in its regular weekly report that the Afghanistan withdrawal is halfway complete. Released on 8 June, the report was titled “Update… Continue reading "Germany Withdraws Beer from Afghanistan as US Reports Exit Halfway Done"
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Rabbis Return to German Military
While rabbis had long served in the German military, after the rise of the Nazi, they were expelled from the armed forces. For nearly a century the German armed forces… Continue reading "Rabbis Return to German Military"
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Bundeswehr Body Armor and Soldier Systems: Past, Present, and Future
The Bundeswehr’s search for a next-generation body armor system to replace almost all varieties in service is finally coming to an end. On 27 April, 2021, Soldat und Technik reported… Continue reading "Bundeswehr Body Armor and Soldier Systems: Past, Present, and Future"
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Berlin Security Conference: Commanding Generals Discuss Readiness of Joint Land Forces in Europe
The 2021 Berlin Security Conference (19th Congress on European Security and Defence) hosted a panel chaired by the Inspector of the German Army, Lieutenant General Alfons Mais, to discuss issues… Continue reading "Berlin Security Conference: Commanding Generals Discuss Readiness of Joint Land Forces in Europe"
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Afghanistan Pullback Sparks Concern Over Future of Afghan Interpreters
As the 11 September, 2021 deadline has finally been set for the US exit from Afghanistan and American allies are preparing to pull out as well, the future of Afghan… Continue reading "Afghanistan Pullback Sparks Concern Over Future of Afghan Interpreters"
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German Military Seeking Homeland Security Volunteers
Last week, the German Ministry of Defense announced that it is seeking volunteers for a new homeland security program. The initial project idea calls for around 1,000 volunteers to be… Continue reading "German Military Seeking Homeland Security Volunteers"