About Bundeswehr

The Bundeswehr has more than 260,000 personnel, including women and men in uniform as well as civilian staff. Together, they often carry out dangerous duties at home and abroad. Operations are always based on political mandates. All members of the Bundeswehr therefore confidently express this commitment: “United we serve Germany”.

Figures about Bundeswehr

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Soldaten der Bundeswehr üben im Gelände.

Mission and Tasks of the Bundeswehr

Since the end of the Cold War, the demands on German security and defence policy have fundamentally changed.

The Identity of the Bundeswehr

There is more to the Bundeswehr than weapons and equipment, more than commands and obedience.

Soldaten auf dem Gelände des Militärhistorischen Museums der Bundeswehr

History

The history of the Bundeswehr stretches from the armed forces in the Cold War era through German reunification to an army on operations.

In Remembrance of the Bundeswehr’s Dead

Those who lost their lives while dutifully performing their service deserve worthy commemoration. They have made the ultimate sacrifice for our society: their lives.