Pistorius visits: Satellites from Bremen for the German Armed Forces:
The German Armed Forces are investing billions in satellites to become more independent ...
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federal defense forces of Germany and their civil administration and procurement authorities since 1955
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Christian Freuding will be the new Inspector General of the Bundeswehr
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Key FactsFreuding to Lead the Bundeswehr from 2027
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- The lieutenant general is to succeed General Carsten Breuer in early February 2027, becoming the Bundeswehr’s highest-ranking soldier.
- Breuer was elected chair of NATO’s Military Committee in September and will move to Brussels for the post.
- After Russia’s attack on Ukraine, Freuding took charge of the ministry’s Ukraine special staff in 2022, coordinating German military aid.
- From 2023 to 2025, he led the ministry’s newly created planning and command staff, then became Army inspector in October 2025.
German Armed Forces on a growth trajectory: Pistorius: Conscription probably won't be necessary
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Key FactsPistorius says conscription may be unnecessary if volunteer numbers keep rising
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Pistorius said measures in the new military-service modernization law were working and sustained growth would avert staffing problems.
- By 2035, the Bundeswehr aims to have 255,000 to 270,000 soldiers; conscription will be considered only if volunteers fall short of the targets.
- The law, which took effect in January 2026, requires medical screenings for young men; military service remains voluntary.
- Pistorius said there were about 460 suspected cases in 2025; next week, he plans to present findings from a study on the issue.
“But when people at demonstrations say, ‘We don’t want to go to the front and die in a war,’ all I can say is: We want exactly the same thing.”— Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, speaking about young people’s concerns at demonstrations against a possible return to conscription.
Hotline against sexual assaults in the German Armed Forces: Unreported cases study reveals extent - | not isolated cases
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Key FactsBundeswehr referred 724 suspected sexual-misconduct cases to prosecutors
2 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- A Defense Ministry spokesperson said the Bundeswehr referred 724 cases involving possible violations of sexual self-determination to prosecutors from 2023 to 2025.
- The Bundeswehr disciplinary prosecutor opened 452 proceedings from 2024 to 2026; by November 4, 2026, 163 were final, including 84 that were discontinued.
- A Defense Ministry spokesperson said sexual misconduct can breach service duties below the criminal threshold and lead to court disciplinary proceedings.
- According to ntv, the study is complete; Boris Pistorius is due to present it to the Bundestag Defence Committee on November 11, 2026.
Frigate 127: Why the German destroyer is becoming increasingly expensive: Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is having trouble with his prestige project: The new ...
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Paid articlePaywall Schwerin conscription center almost finished: Pistorius expected for the opening: The new Schwerin conscription center of the Bundeswehr is scheduled to begin ...
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Boris Pistorius at Helsing: Praise for the arms industry, kamikaze drones for the Bundeswehr
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Super fast and almost invisible: The German Armed Forces receive their first F-35 stealth fighter jet
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Key FactsGermany is set to receive its first F-35 in Texas
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- The German government plans to acquire up to 35 F-35s to replace the country’s aging Tornado fleet.
- Boris Pistorius is scheduled to accept Germany’s first F-35 in Texas on September 18, 2026.
- The first eight aircraft will initially remain in the United States for training; the first jets are scheduled for Büchel from 2027.
- According to the manufacturer, the F-35 flies at 1.6 times the speed of sound and can carry more than eight tonnes of weapons.
the deadliest and most resilient combat aircraft in the world— Lockheed Martin website (on the F-35 product page)
Iris² communication network: OHB to build 18 satellites for EU project: The EU wants to become independent of US satellite systems like Starlink ...
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OHB is looking for a new factory location: What speaks for and against Bremen: OHB is looking for a location for its new satellite factory. Bremen wants it ...
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Paid articlePaywall Pistorius visits Isar Aerospace in Ottobrunn: German Armed Forces consider their own rocket launch site
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German Armed Forces in Friesland: Defense Minister announces billion-euro investment in drone defense during visit to Upjever
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Pistorius warns: Russia is tracking our satellites in space: Satellites used by the German Armed Forces are currently being tracked by Russian spy satellites ...
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Key FactsPistorius Highlights Rising Threats in Space Security
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- Defense Minister Pistorius warns that future conflicts will extend into orbit, noting rapid military advancements by Russia and China in space capabilities.
- Currently, two Russian reconnaissance satellites are trailing IntelSat satellites used by the Bundeswehr, exposing satellite network vulnerabilities.
- The German government plans to invest €35 billion over five years to enhance space situational awareness via radars, telescopes, and guardian satellites.
- A dedicated military satellite operations center is proposed to maintain control and enable swift responses, with discussions ongoing about offensive space capabilities.
Whoever attacks them paralyzes entire states.— Defense Minister Boris Pistorius on satellite networks
Germany raises alarm over Russia tracking army satellites as war expands to space
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