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Germany needs 60,000 extra troops to meet NATO targets

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius gives a press statement before the meeting of the International Contact Group (UDCG) to coordinate military support for Ukraine at NATO headquarters | Photo: Helena Dolderer/dpa

The Bundeswehr had a strength of 181,150 soldiers at the end of 2024, falling short of previous recruiting targets. NATO member states are to be assigned new national targets for their military capabilities, including weaponry, that are expected to be increased by around 30%.