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Which European countries draft women into the army? And why Germany still doesn't

Germany is planning to bring back a form of military service — but only men are required to sign up. Amid misinformation about the measure online, here's why and how unusual Germany's revived military service is.

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Snipers in the metro: German military conducts urban warfare drills in Berlin

German military forces began a five-day urban warfare training exercise in Berlin, focusing on rapid deployment and protection of critical infrastructure in a landmark event.

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How Germany is leaving Britain’s flag-loving patriots behind as it prepares for war with Russia

COMMENT: The UK is being left behind as Germany and other allies in Europe ramp up military service to tackle greatest threat to its democratic way of life since 1945, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

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In the Taliban's shadow: Why Germany failed to help all local hires

Halima worked for the German Air Force in Afghanistan. Today, she lives in fear of the Taliban and has received no response from Berlin.

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Germany inches close to agreement on contentious military service but questions remain

In ten years, Germany wants to increase the number of service members in the Bundeswehr; the question of how to do this is another, with the SPD and CDU/CSU divided about the details.

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Lawmakers accuse AfD of spying on German army on behalf of Russia

German MPs claim the far-right AfD acts as a "sleeper cell loyal to Russia," following numerous parliamentary enquiries into military and critical infrastructure.

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Europe's secret weapon against Russian 'low-level agents'

Russia's "low-level agents" pose a threat to internal and external security. It is difficult to expose them. That is why German politicians are puzzling over how to defend the country against them. Now, for the first time, a strategy is taking shape.

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German defence minister condemns Russian drone incursions over NATO countries

Visiting Poland and the Baltics, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius reiterated Western support for Ukraine and warned that Russia was becoming "an ever greater threat" to NATO.

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Germany looks to recruit tens of thousands into military amid Russian threat

Germany will spend billions to beef up its military’s equipment after years of neglect

The Independent UK

Are European capitals under threat from Russia's kamikaze drones?

On Wednesday, the Polish army shot down several Russian attack drones. The explosives-laden aircraft could also reach other European cities.

Euronews

Russian spy drones over Germany turn into an even greater threat

The danger from Russian spy drones over Germany is growing, exposing a serious security gap. They are being launched not only from land but also from the sea. Yet it remains unclear who is actually responsible for tackling the threat: the Bundeswehr, the police, or other authorities.

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Russian spy drones over Germany: Why the Bundeswehr cannot shoot them down

Russia uses surveillance drones over eastern Germany to monitor Western arms deliveries to Ukraine. German authorities are struggling to counter these espionage activities.

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Germany leads joint military drills in the Baltic Sea amid Russia threat fears

Some 8,000 German soldiers and armed forces from 13 other NATO countries are taking part in the multi-week "Quadriga 2025" exercises.

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German government accepts proposal to encourage voluntary military service

Defence Minister Boris Pistorius stated that the country aims to recruit around 100,000 new personnel by 2030.

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Germany launches drive to add military recruits without conscription for now

Germany’s leaders have launched a drive to attract more people into voluntary military service

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German Cabinet Agrees Steps To Boost Army Recruitment

The German cabinet on Wednesday signed off steps to boost recruitment for the country's armed forces and strengthen military readiness in the face of high tensions between NATO and Russia.

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Rheinmetall secures €770mn order from German army amid defence boom

The deal for more than 1,000 logistics vehicles comes as Europe ramps up military spending in response to global tensions.

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Germany’s armed forces to introduce new camouflage uniforms by 2029

The decision follows a military study showing the new design provides better concealment, especially in urban environments.

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Germany is rearming, but what about its veterans?

On 15 June, Germany celebrates its veterans for the first time. But behind the symbolic gesture lies a systemic failure: those who need help often don't get it.

The Independent UK

New German leader plans to discuss Ukraine and trade with Trump in Oval Office visit

Germany’s new leader is meeting President Donald Trump in Washington as he works to keep the U.S. on board with Western support for Ukraine, help defuse trade tensions that pose a risk to Europe’s biggest economy and further bolster his country’s long-criticized military spending

The Guardian - UK

Germany vows to step up militarily but rhetoric may struggle to match reality

Not all is going smoothly after Friedrich Merz’s promise to build up German army and ‘no limits’ on helping Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

German troops start first permanent foreign deployment since second world war

Heavy combat unit of 4,800 soldiers and 200 civilian staff inaugurated in Lithuania on Nato’s eastern flank

The Independent UK

Germany's Merz inaugurates a historic new brigade in Lithuania and pushes for security spending

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has traveled to NATO partner Lithuania to inaugurate a German brigade meant to protect the alliance’s eastern flank in the face of mounting worries about Russia

International Business Times

Merz To Visit Lithuania As Germany Helps Bolster NATO's Eastern Flank

Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits Lithuania on Thursday to mark the official formation of Germany's first permanent overseas military unit since World War II, aimed at bolstering NATO's eastern flank against a hostile Russia.

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Germany to comply with Trump's 5% defence spending target, foreign minister suggests

US President Donald Trump has long demanded that NATO partners spend more on defence. Germany now wants to comply.

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