Military unit from Saxony-Anhalt on a training trip to Bavaria
In the coming days, long columns of the German Armed Forces will be on the road from the Altmark to Bavaria. Road users are asked to pay particular attention.
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Kretschmer calls for referendums on US weapons systems and compulsory military service
The deployment of long-range US weapons systems and a new military service model are being widely discussed in politics. But that is not enough, says Saxony's head of government.
Kretschmer wants to ask people about US weapons and compulsory military service
The deployment of long-range US weapons systems and a new military service model are being widely discussed in politics. But that is not enough, says Saxony's head of government.
Increase in Saxon recruits to the Bundeswehr
The number of Saxon recruits to the Bundeswehr has risen in recent years. In 2023, 673 soldiers were recruited in Saxony: 585 men and 88 women.
Bundeswehr invests 700 million euros in Saxony's infrastructure
The Bundeswehr plans to invest 700 million euros in Saxony over the next ten years, including 134 million for the Army NCO School in Delitzsch.
Bundeswehr base in Bernsdorf visited by Federal Minister of Defense
Federal Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius (SPD) visits the Bundeswehr base in Bernsdorf. Minister President Michael Kretschmer (CDU) accompanies him.
Federal Minister: Extend training for Ukrainian soldiers
The Russian attack on Ukraine began two years ago. Ukrainian soldiers are also being trained in Germany as part of a European mission. The support is to continue.
Around 100 Bundeswehr vehicles take part in NATO exercise
On Friday and Saturday, around 100 Bundeswehr vehicles will be on the road in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Brandenburg. The convoy is part of the military unit of the Franco-German Brigade and is taking part in an international NATO exercise. The exercise, called 'Steadfast Defender', is the largest in the Bundeswehr since the Cold War and involves around 12,000 troops.