Increased Russian threat prompts move to Swedish-style selective approach to army recruitment
Restructuring aims to make armed forces better prepared to defend Nato territory
Armed forces’ communications systems in woeful state and in need of ‘mammoth’ investment, says commissioner overseeing Bundeswehr
Germany’s largest defence group benefits from boost in European defence budgets spurred by war in Ukraine
Eva Högl, parliamentary commissioner, says ‘challenge for personnel is even greater than for equipment’
Parliamentary commissioner for armed forces says sluggish procurement is hindering improvements