As a part of reorganizing, the German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius revealed that the Bundeswehr will have a new fourth branch focused on cyber and information operations, along with a new operational command.
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“In the future, the Bundeswehr will have one operational command, four branches of the armed forces and a support command,” Pistorius said during a press conference.
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The creation of a unified operational command is necessary to control the armed forces from one central location.
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The traditional three branches of the military – ground forces, naval forces, and air force – will be joined by a new branch focused on cyber and information activities to deal with modern threats like disinformation and cyber attacks, according to Pistorius.
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Overall, the restructuring of the Bundeswehr's organization aims to ensure the readiness of the German armed forces for emergencies, including wartime situations, as stated by the minister.
