The Latest Breaking News from Bundeswehr

Who is behind the suspected sabotage attempts targeting the German navy?

Ten suspected sabotage incidents have reportedly impacted the German navy over the last year.

Euronews · May 30

From tanks to drones: Ukraine's drone war is redefining Germany's battlefield strategy

Ukrainian drone commanders fighting on the front line say modern warfare has changed faster than Europe's armies can adapt. As Germany races to rearm, Kyiv's soldiers argue the future of war will be decided not just by tanks – but by drones, mass production and trained operators.

Euronews · May 26

Turning point: Germans lose faith in US as NATO ally and turn to defence, study shows

A German defence survey suggests that trust in the US as a NATO ally has fallen sharply, while support for higher defence spending and the military has continued to rise.

Euronews · May 21

Speed and deterrence: Germany's defence minister unveils first ever military strategy

Germany is reshaping its armed forces. The Bundeswehr is set to become faster, more capable and more technologically advanced, with the ability to strike targets precisely at longer range.

Euronews · Apr 22

Four years of Gepard in Ukraine: How the vintage German weapon is proving its worth

Four years after Berlin's decision to deliver it, it has become clear that the once decommissioned Gepard tank is now a key system in Ukraine's air defence — and one of the most effective "drone killers" in the fight against Russia.

Euronews · Apr 17

Dangerous mission: Germany could send minehunting boats to secure Strait of Hormuz

According to a report in the Süddeutsche Zeitung newspaper, the navy could also use its logistics base in Djibouti for maritime reconnaissance missions.

Euronews · Apr 16

Berlin approves defence initiatives as domestic industry receives drone and frigate deals

New combat drones are planned for use by the so-called Lithuania Brigade, a unit of around 5,000 soldiers who guarantee the defence and security of NATO's eastern flank until the end of 2027.

Euronews · Apr 16

A 'glass-like' battlefield: German Army chief on the future of warfare

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, German Army chief Christian Freuding outlines how data, speed and digital systems are reshaping modern warfare.

Euronews · Apr 10

German Bundestag chief visits Baltic states to discuss cyber defence on NATO's eastern flank

Klöckner will also visit the German Bundeswehr brigade in Lithuania on Thursday. Around 5,000 German soldiers are to be deployed to Lithuania by 2027 to support the local military.

Euronews · Apr 9

Going abroad: What will Germany's new military service act actually change

Under the new law, German men aged 17 to 45 must obtain authorisation for extended stays abroad. The obligation is not new, but critics say it should have been communicated more clearly.

Euronews · Apr 6