Germany Releases Defense Forces Development Strategy: Aims to Build the Strongest Conventional Army in Europe
On the 22nd, the German Ministry of Defense released the development strategy for the Bundeswehr, in which German Defense Minister Pistorius stated that in the face of an increasingly uncertain global situation, Germany will transform the Bundeswehr into the strongest conventional army in Europe.
The German Ministry of Defense stated that this Bundeswehr development strategy is a comprehensive plan that includes the newly formulated German military strategy and the capabilities overview of the Bundeswehr. This overview defines the future organizational structure, scale, and command framework of the Bundeswehr, with key elements including streamlining bureaucracy and utilizing artificial intelligence.
He mentioned that the current number of soldiers in the Bundeswehr is approximately 180,000, and in the future, the active-duty soldiers in the Bundeswehr will reach 260,000. Along with reserve personnel, the size of the German armed forces should reach at least 460,000, with the ultimate goal of becoming the strongest conventional force in Europe.
Pistorius stated that in the short term, Germany will enhance its defense and enduring combat capabilities, with the medium-term goal of significantly improving overall combat capabilities, and the long-term goal of achieving technological superiority.
(Reporter He Junqi from the Central Radio and Television Station)
Germany announced plans to develop its Bundeswehr into the strongest conventional army in Europe, increasing active personnel to 260,000 and total forces to at least 460,000. The strategy emphasizes enhancing defense capabilities and integrating artificial intelligence. These plans were revealed by Defense Minister Pistorius on October 22.
- Germany plans to increase its active military personnel from 180,000 to 260,000.
- The total size of the armed forces, including reserves, is expected to reach at least 460,000.
- The strategy includes the use of artificial intelligence and streamlining bureaucracy.
- Short-term goals focus on enhancing defense and sustained operational capabilities.
- Long-term goals aim for technological superiority.