German armed forces to form new homeland security unit
Germany's Bundeswehr will establish a major new land forces unit dedicated to securing critical infrastructure and key military facilities across the country, an army spokesman said on…
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Germany's Bundeswehr to establish new homeland security unit
Germany's armed forces plan to establish a fourth major branch dedicated to securing critical infrastructure and key military facilities across the country, an army spokesman said on…
Germany triples submarine order to six boats in joint buy with Norway
PARIS — Germany will buy four more submarines from ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems to increase the number of boats to six, part of a joint purchase with Norway that may also see the Nordic…
German defence minister stresses need to quickly rearm Bundeswehr
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius stressed the need to better equip the Bundeswehr as quickly as possible on a visit to the military's Attack Helicopter Regiment 36 in the western…
Germany orders increased security at military barracks and bases
Germany's military has increased security measures around its barracks in the country in response to reports of possible intruders. A spokeswoman for the Territorial Command told dpa that…
German politicians debate military involvement in Middle East
Marcus Faber, chairman of the Bundestag's Defence Committee, has expressed scepticism about deploying the Bundeswehr, Germany's armed forces, in the Middle East conflict. Faber, a member…