The infantry fights in urban or heavily forested terrain, in the mountains, at high altitudes, under extreme climatic and weather conditions. To do so, infantry soldiers need light, modular and robust equipment. Infantry weapons must be precise, modern and effective.

The P1 replaced the P8 in the Bundeswehr, but is still in use in some units and is also part of general basic training. The P1 is still worn today by the military police and the Wachbattalion in conjunction with the white gear during protocol service. The Walther P1 is based on the Wehrmacht's P38. The P1 is only used in protocol service.

The Bundeswehr is divided into a military part (armed forces or Streitkräfte) and a civil part, the military part consisting of the German Army, German Navy, German Air Force, Joint Support Service, Joint Medical Service, and Cyber and Information Domain Service.

There are five heavy brigades and half a light infantry brigade in the two panzer divisions. Battalions and regiments are directly subordinate to brigades or to divisions as divisional troops. Regiments are rare. German infantry battalions field 1,000 men, …

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Since the end of the Cold War, the demands on German security and defence policy have fundamentally changed. The Bundeswehr is a unique large-scale organisation. It has more than 260,000 personnel, including women and men in uniform as well as civilian staff.

We provide operationally ready forces for international conflict prevention and crisis management and for national and collective defence. We are able to globally support humanitarian aid operations. We make an essential contribution to homeland defence and disaster relief.

Jul 15, 2024 · Explore the Bundeswehr's military branches, from its Ground Forces to Cyber Command, and discover their vital roles in modern defense and future challenges.

Jul 14, 2024 · Established in 1955, the Bundeswehr plays a crucial role in both national and NATO operations. This article will provide an overview of the Bundeswehr’s organizational hierarchy, components, and command structure, delving into its responsibilities and adaptations to contemporary security challenges.

Feb 7, 2025 · The Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support of the Bundeswehr (BAAINBw) has signed a framework contract with Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH for the follow-on procurement of soldier-systems ‘Infantry Soldier of the Future – Enhanced System’ (IdZ-ES).