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Germany unveils first-ever military strategy for Bundeswehr

DW English · May 6, 2026, 3:00 AM

Key takeaways

  • For the first time in its history, the Bundeswehr has adopted a military strategy to prepare Germany for future threats.
  • The strategy defines the future focus of the German armed forces and analyzes how the Bundeswehr can counter potential threats.
  • "Rarely has a military strategy been as necessary as it is in this historic period," Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said during the presentation of the new strategy in Berlin.

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For the first time in its history, the Bundeswehr has adopted a military strategy to prepare Germany for future threats. Large sections of the document are classified.

https://p.dw.com/p/5Cj3t German Defense Minister Pistorius says the Bundeswehr needs a strategy in case of attack Image: IMAGO/Steinsiek.ch Advertisement The German Bundeswehr has for the first time officially adopted a military strategy, citing an increasingly dangerous international situation. The strategy defines the future focus of the German armed forces and analyzes how the Bundeswehr can counter potential threats.

"Rarely has a military strategy been as necessary as it is in this historic period," Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said during the presentation of the new strategy in Berlin.

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