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Germany Boosts Military Readiness Amid Rising Russian Threat

11/20/2025

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German forces conducted urban warfare drills in Berlin, led by the Bundeswehr’s Guard Battalion, to address Russia's resurgence by 2028.
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius warned Russia could restore its military capabilities sooner than expected, acknowledging past underestimations.
He emphasized the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) deterrence capability despite the need for European military modernization.
German intelligence reported Russian jamming of military satellites, prompting Berlin to accelerate its national space-security strategy.

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German forces conducted urban warfare drills in Berlin, led by the Bundeswehr’s Guard Battalion, to address Russia's resurgence by 2028.
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius warned Russia could restore its military capabilities sooner than expected, acknowledging past underestimations.
He emphasized the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) deterrence capability despite the need for European military modernization.
German intelligence reported Russian jamming of military satellites, prompting Berlin to accelerate its national space-security strategy.