Overview
- The classified blueprint, developed since early 2023 by about a dozen senior officers, details routes, staging and protection for large German, U.S. and allied formations.
- Germany’s mobility map spans ports, rivers, rail and highways, with planners identifying sensitive chokepoints and measures to guard convoys from sabotage and disinformation.
- Berlin estimates 20% of motorways and over a quarter of motorway bridges need repair, while port upgrades total roughly €15 billion, including dual‑use reinforcements.
- Peacetime rules on procurement, data protection and security operations are cited as major obstacles to countering sabotage and moving forces quickly.
- Bundeswehr officials report progress and ongoing stress tests but warn the timeline is uncertain, as prior estimates pointed to a possible Russian threat by 2029 or sooner.