Bundeswehr

Berlin – November 03, 2026 -- Germany's statutory health physicians' association KBV is calling for the planned Health Security Act (GeSiG) to be tabled as a draft "very soon", saying current social insurance law provides no adequate framework for outpatient care in a crisis or defense scenario.

About 200 experts from politics, the military, healthcare, rescue and aid organizations, and civil protection attended the symposium "Healthcare in Total Defense" in Berlin. The Kassenärztliche Bundesvereinigung (KBV) and Lt. Gen. (Surgeon) Dr. Ralf Hoffmann co-hosted. Hoffmann is the Defense Ministry's medical adviser and commander of the Bundeswehr Joint Medical Service. The event was the second edition of the format.

Koblenz – September 09, 2026 -- Germany's Bundeswehr has commissioned Bremen-based FHF Flurfördergeräte GmbH to overhaul eight mobile FM/DAB+ transmission containers for its Center for Operational Communication, with full delivery targeted for mid-2028.

The Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and Use of the Bundeswehr (BAAINBw) awarded the regeneration contract to upgrade aging transmission cabins that form part of the military's mobile radio broadcast systems, alongside equipment trucks, power generators and a mobile 25-meter antenna.

Prototype Container Arrives by Year-End, Seven More Follow in 2027-2028

A first prototype unit is scheduled for completion by the end of this year. Following successful testing and acceptance, seven additional containers will be produced through 2027 and 2028, completing the fleet renewal by mid-2028.