German military personnel rises to 186,000
The number of German Army soldiers increased to over 186,000 by the end of July 2026, reaching the highest level in 13 years and approaching the government's target of between 186,000 and 190,000 troops. The number of new recruitment applications rose by 26% to approximately 47,000. Currently, about 12,000 individuals are serving in the voluntary military service program, a 6% increase compared to last year. This growth reflects Germany’s efforts to strengthen its armed forces and to achieve the target set for 2026.
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