Germany’s Defense Minister Proposes Increase in Military Personnel
Daily Monitor
April 22, 2026
Germany’s Defense Minister Proposes Increase in Military Personnel
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius plans to increase the Bundeswehr’s active personnel to 460,000 to enhance national security.
Pistorius emphasized the need for collaboration with Israel and the United States to address potential threats. André Wüstner, chairman of the Bundeswehr Association, indicated that the personnel numbers may be further adjusted in the future.
For journalistic integrity, this report was summarized from: welt.de
