Foundational roadmap to become the strongest conventional military force in Europe.
Defending the NATO Eastern Flank
Combat-ready troops (Active + Reserve)
Steps to cut bureaucracy by 2026
01 • Personnel Scale-up
Building a 460,000 Force
2035 Active Target
Expanding from 185k to 260,000 active duty soldiers.
Reserve Parity
Scaling the reserve to 200,000 "equal peer" troops for logistics and homeland defense.
New Military Service Law
Enshrined in law since Jan 2026. Conscription exists as a fallback mechanism.
02 • The 20-Year Timeline
Phase I: Readiness
Focus on rapid ammunition replenishment and closing NATO capability gaps.
Phase II: Capabilities
Full-spectrum growth across Land, Air, Sea, Cyber, and Space dimensions.
Phase III: Superiority
Dominance through "innovations of the day after tomorrow" and AI integration.
03 • Core Pillars
Effects-Based Profile
Planning based on impact rather than fixed unit numbers.
Deep Precision Strike
Establishing long-range strike capabilities from scratch.
Hypersonic Defense
Advanced air shields for the continent.
EMA26 Agenda
Debureaucratizing the Bundeswehr with 153 measures.
AI Automation
Routine admin tasks
Bw-Wallet
One digital access
Sunset Clauses
Rules expire by default
Fast-Track Build
Infrastructure laws