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Germany Could Exceed 460,000 Troop Target and Restore Mandatory Service
Defense Minister Pistorius says current 185,000-186,000 troops not limit; warns conscription may return if voluntary recruitment fails
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- German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced the target of 460,000 troops and reservists is not an upper limit and could be exceeded if needs change.
- Current Bundeswehr strength has grown from 180,000 to 185,000-186,000 since he took office.
- Pistorius did not rule out restoring mandatory military service if voluntary measures fail to achieve the target, though no such decision is currently on the agenda.
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German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced the target of 460,000 troops and reservists is not an upper limit and could be exceeded if needs change. Current Bundeswehr strength has grown from 180,000 to 185,000-186,000 since he took office. Pistorius did not rule out restoring mandatory military service if voluntary measures fail to achieve the target, though no such decision is currently on the agenda.
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