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Germany’s Bundeswehr invests 50-million euros in Rheinmetall’s Birdie infrared decoys, boosting aircraft defense against missile threats.
Germany’s plan to enlist foreign troops marks a shift in European defense strategy amid rising regional tensions and Russian threats.
Global militaries face recruitment challenges, including the formidable German Bundeswehr, struggle to attract and retain new talent.
Germany sends 20 more Marder IFVs to Ukraine, significantly bolstering Kyiv’s ground combat capabilities with a total of 110 vehicles.
Today’s snapshot showcases a German Kommando Spezialkräfte (KSK) operator in Afghanistan, a member of an elite special operations military unit known for its rigorous training, specialized missions, and state-of-the-art equipment, reflecting the critical role it plays in Germany’s defense structure.
On Tuesday, the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Armed Forces reported that the German military had experienced a more critical dearth of weapons and supplies than before Russia’s incursion into Ukraine in the past year.
Germany is sending a bit of military aid to embattled Ukraine, just no tanks, yet.
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