How does Germany intend to build Europe’s strongest army? | DW News

Tamara Ceaikovski

Germany's defense minister has announced plans to build what he calls Europe's strongest conventional army. Presenting a national military strategy for the first time together with other defense officials, Boris Pistorius said building up his nation's defense capabilities is key to confronting a more dangerous world -- especially in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. He said the Kremlin is now creating conditions for an attack on NATO states, including hybrid operations, like sabotage,