The German Army (German: Heer, 'army') is the land component of the armed forces of Germany. The present-day German Army was founded in 1955 as part of the newly formed West German …

At the moment, German soldiers are deployed in Europe, Asia and Africa, as well as in the Mediterranean.

Aug 29, 2025 · As Putin looms and Trump pulls back from NATO, Germany gears up to build the fourth largest army in the world.

Aug 21, 2025 · Report: German Army Moves Toward Becoming Europe’s Largest and Most Modern ForceThe government led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced the creation of 10,000 additional …

Dec 15, 2025 · Germany is stepping up military recruiting and investing in everything from drones to spy cockroaches to build up its defense.

Dec 27, 2024 · An overview of Germany's military capabilities, including force structure, equipment inventory, and recent modernization efforts.

Jun 28, 2025 · A new Trump presidency and the Ukraine war have pushed Germany to change its constitution to spend more on its military. "Building up our military is our top priority," said Chancellor...

The Bundeswehr (German: [ˈbʊndəsˌveːɐ̯] ⓘ, lit. Federal Defence) are the armed forces of the Federal Republic of Germany. The Bundeswehr is divided into a military part (armed forces or Streitkräfte) …

The German military is structured into three main branches: the Army (Heer), the Navy (Marine), and the Air Force (Luftwaffe), alongside the Joint Support Service, the Cyber and Information Domain …

The fighting forces of Germany are collectively managed under the Bundeswehr (Federal Defence Forces of Germany) banner that encompasses six major branches of service: the Luftwaffe (German …