German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has presented a new strategic framework to parliament, setting out the future direction of the Bundeswehr (Germany’s armed forces) amid a changing security environment. The plan outlines Germany’s aim to develop the Bundeswehr into the strongest conventional army in Europe, alongside a growing role in NATO defence commitments.
The package includes an overall military defence concept, a personnel growth plan, a new reserve strategy, and an agenda to reduce bureaucracy and modernise defence administration.
The Federal Ministry of Defence (BMVg) said the reforms aim to strengthen operational readiness and align capabilities with evolving threats, particularly following Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Key developments include:
- A first-ever Bundeswehr military strategy integrated with a capability profile to guide force development
- Plans to expand personnel to 460,000 troops (260,000 active, 200,000 reservists) in phased growth to 2039
- A strengthened reserve force, with expanded roles in homeland security and NATO support
- A modernisation agenda (EMA26) introducing 153 reforms, including digitalisation and AI-supported administration
ℹ️ German Federal Ministry of Defence (BMVg)
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