Bundeswehr
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Bundeswehr
< German, equivalent to Bundes, genitive of Bund federation + Wehr defense
Example Sentences
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The Duesseldorf-based group has benefitted in particular from greater defence spending in Germany, where Chancellor Friedrich Merz has vowed to turn the Bundeswehr into Europe's largest conventional army.
From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026
"For us it means nothing more than that our Bundeswehr soldiers, if attacked, would defend themselves," said Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, with no "measures beyond this" planned.
From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026
A detailed opinion survey by the Bundeswehr’s Center of Military History and Social Sciences last year showed high support for the Bundeswehr and the rearmament policy—across all age groups.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 18, 2026
Armin Papperger said Chancellor Friedrich Merz's aim to boost the Bundeswehr was "realistic" and he told the BBC that "clear decisions" were coming from government.
From BBC • Nov. 13, 2025
Joining the armed forces, known as the Bundeswehr, would be voluntary but Parliament could make it mandatory should the military miss its recruitment targets or Germany come under attack.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025
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