German Ministry of Defence

Germany debates mandatory service and recruitment incentives

68 clusters · 242 sources · last updated about 2 hours ago

Latest: Germany sees sharp rise in conscientious objection applications

Volunteer recruitment remains below the 260,000-troop 2035 target, keeping the Bundeswehr under pressure. While the Military Service Modernisation Act requires 18-year-old men born in 2008 or later to complete suitabilit

Poland and Nordic defense integration and civilian readiness

43 clusters · 163 sources · last updated about 18 hours ago

Latest: Sweden implements total defense strategy amid security threats

Poland’s modernization programme continues to expand its armed forces, NATO cooperation, and support for Ukraine. By late 2026, the nation is pursuing a strategy of mass to establish conventional deterrence, aiming to do

European defense spending surge and budget negotiations

39 clusters · 218 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: European defense strategies shift amid Russian military expansion

European defense spending is experiencing a significant upward trend, driven by the war in Ukraine and a shift toward industrial autonomy. EU defense expenditure rose to €418 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach €45