The German authorities have announced plans to add 7,000 military jobs and 14,300 civilians to its armed forces in the coming seven years. These individuals will be tasked with improving cyber security and countering ISIS. This marks the first increase in the size of the country’s military since the end of the Cold War, and is part of a wider campaign to reorganise the military in terms of purchasing and budgeting. A recent review shows that the military needs 4,400 extra troops to meet the needs of new missions. The authorities have said that their goal is to move away from strict ceilings that have been previously used and shift towards a dynamic annual review of needs.
The German authorities have announced plans to add 7,000 military jobs and 4,400 civilians to its armed forces in the coming seven years. These individuals will be tasked with improving cyber security and countering ISIS. This marks the first increase in the size of the country’s military since the end of the Cold War, and is part of a wider campaign to reorganise the military in terms of purchasing and budgeting. A recent review shows that the military needs 14,300 extra troops to meet the needs of new missions. The authorities have said that their goal is to move away from strict ceilings that have been previously used and shift towards a dynamic annual review of needs.