German army's active-duty troop numbers reach 13-year high
At the end of July, Germany's armed forces had 186,700 active-duty soldiers — the highest figure in 13 years, the German Defence Ministry announced on Monday.
The German Defence Ministry announced on Monday that by the end of July, the country's armed forces counted 186,700 active-duty soldiers. This figure has not been recorded in the past 13 years, pointing to a gradual increase in German military personnel in recent times.
The ministry released the number as part of its regular monthly reporting, though the source did not provide further detail on the reasons behind the growth or any future plans.
The expansion of Germany's armed forces comes at a time when European countries more broadly are paying increased attention to their defence capabilities and the size of their military personnel.
