Bundeswehr receives unified operational command. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius wants to strengthen the Bundeswehr's defense capability.

The four branches of the armed forces are now also the force for cyber and information space (CIR) Pistorius has models tested and is based on practice in Scandinavian countries. The number of soldiers has recently fallen to 181,500 and the number of personnel offensive has not made any progress in recent years. Another major construction site now remains the question of whether Germany could introduce general compulsory military service after the suspension of compulsory service.