German Army troop levels hit 13-year high

The German Ministry of Defense has confirmed that the size of the German military has reached its highest level in 13 years, with a total of 186,700 soldiers at the end of July. This represents an increase of nearly 2% compared to last year, and it is expected to reach 260,000 personnel by 2035. This comes amid efforts to restructure the armed forces in response to tensions with Russia and the deteriorating relations with the United States, along with a continuous rise in recruitment and enlistment requests, which have increased by more than 10% compared to the same month last year. Additionally, a voluntary service model has been adopted that tests all adult men aged 18 without reverting to mandatory conscription.

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