The German Army (German: Heer, 'army') is the land component of the armed forces of Germany. The present-day German Army was founded in 1955 as part of the newly formed West …

At the moment, German soldiers are deployed in Europe, Asia and Africa, as well as in the Mediterranean.

Aug 21, 2025 · Report: German Army Moves Toward Becoming Europe’s Largest and Most Modern ForceThe government led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced the creation of …

Dec 15, 2025 · Germany is stepping up military recruiting and investing in everything from drones to spy cockroaches to build up its defense.

Aug 29, 2025 · As Putin looms and Trump pulls back from NATO, Germany gears up to build the fourth largest army in the world.

Jun 28, 2025 · A new Trump presidency and the Ukraine war have pushed Germany to change its constitution to spend more on its military. "Building up our military is our top priority," said …

Dec 27, 2024 · An overview of Germany's military capabilities, including force structure, equipment inventory, and recent modernization efforts.

Dec 17, 2025 · Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Germany’s parliament signed off on €50bn in military purchases on Wednesday, …

The Bundeswehr is divided into a military part (armed forces or Streitkräfte) and a civil part. The military part consists of the four armed forces: German Army, German Navy, German Air …

The fighting forces of Germany are collectively managed under the Bundeswehr (Federal Defence Forces of Germany) banner that encompasses six major branches of service: the Luftwaffe …