Germany
Germany is set to bring back mandatory military service for all men aged 18 and above, combining compulsory registration with a volunteer-first model and a lottery system if numbers fall short. The plan aims to build a 200,000-strong reserve force as Berlin accelerates its defense readiness.
Germany
Germany has pledged an additional $3.4 billion in military aid for Ukraine in 2026, bringing its total defense-support budget to about $13.3 billion, underlining Berlin’s escalating role in Kyiv’s fight against Russia.
Germany
Germany has approved funding of nearly €1 billion to acquire 20 additional Airbus H145M military helicopters, expanding its fleet under a broader modernization plan amid growing security threats from Russia.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria has signed a landmark agreement with Germany’s Rheinmetall to build a gunpowder and ammunition factory producing 155mm shells and modular charge systems. The €500 million joint venture with VMZ–Sopot will create nearly 1,000 high-skilled jobs.
Germany
Germany is purchasing Israeli-made Spike missiles worth $2.3B through NATO’s procurement agency, marking another major win for Rafael and strengthening Israel’s role in Europe’s defense landscape.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Armed Forces will receive new field uniforms and boots through a €3.15 million donation from the German government, following an agreement signed with the UN Development Programme (UNDP) and Bosnia’s Ministry of Defense.
Germany
Germany has approved a €3.75 billion ($4.36 billion) order for 20 new Eurofighter Typhoon jets, solidifying the aircraft’s role as the backbone of its combat air fleet and marking the most expensive of seven defense acquisitions endorsed by Berlin’s budget committee.