The Bundeswehr is not a party to the war in Iran, but attacks from Iran have also hit German bases in the Middle East. For ...

Soon the country’s armed forces budget could exceed those of Britain and France combined. In Paris, there are concerns that ...

Germany's parliament on Thursday voted to give the armed forces broader powers to intercept or shoot down drones, responding ...

Germany's military has banned staff from filming and photography at all its sites since late February over concerns that ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier speaks at the ceremonial pledge as a central event to mark the 70th anniversary of the ...

September 1, 2025: The German government is once again considering compulsory military service—a draft to address current recruitment shortfalls and anticipated military personnel needs over the next ...

Dec. 5 (UPI) --The German parliament on Friday voted to introduce voluntary military service as European nations seek to boost readiness postures sparked by Russia's invasion of neighboring Ukraine.

Sign up for our newsletter about national security here. The Bendlerblock is an imposing neoclassical building near the center of Berlin—severe and symmetrical ...

FILE PHOTO: Recruits line up for live-fire training during a media day as the German army showcases its new six-month basic training program designed to prepare soldiers for homeland defence and NATO ...

Recruitment is the biggest problem facing Germany's armed forces and Berlin will have to ​reinstate conscription if a voluntary scheme fails to ‌attract sufficient people, the Parliamentary ...

As part of the German American Friendship Day festivities held Feb. 27, more than 300 U.S. servicemembers came together ...