Overview

• The Bundeswehr has formed a new Homeland Security Division, marking its fourth major military unit alongside existing field divisions.
• The division's initial 6,000 soldiers will safeguard infrastructure, support allied troop movements, and provide disaster relief within Germany.
• This initiative reflects heightened security concerns following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and increasing threats such as sabotage and reconnaissance activities.
• Former President Joachim Gauck emphasized the need for a societal 'mental shift' toward resilience and realistic defense strategies against modern threats.
• The division will operate exclusively within Germany, complementing NATO-focused field divisions deployed along the alliance's eastern flank.