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Military service in the Air Force and Navy will be abolished – Starting in 2026, all conscripts will serve only in the Army

Major changes in military service and new pay rules for soldiers are coming. Units will be merged, laws will be updated, and the armed forces will have a new structure announced by the Ministry of National Defense

The Germans are coming back – The Economist “reveals” Merz’s plan to “reheat” Berlin’s war machine despite the ghosts of WWII

Germany's new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, wants the Bundeswehr to become “the strongest conventional military force in Europe” – How he plans to achieve it and what obstacles he is expected to face

Ministry of National Defense: Which military camps will close and which units will merge by the end of the year

A second phase will follow by March 31, 2025 – Closed camps will be repurposed by the National Defense Fund

Ukraine – NATO: The Russian army has grown in numbers since 2022, but has lost quality

Currently, the Russians do not pose the same threat as they did in February 2022, said a NATO official

Armed Forces: Their new structure – What the Greek Iron Dome will look like, 200 F-35s, Rafale, Viper and new frigates

"The numbers lead to the country’s need to confront a threat from a population nine times larger. This requires innovation," explained Nikos Dendias. - Islands “fortified” with 3rd-generation tanks and long-range strategic missiles

Germany: Pistorius is considering the possibility of compulsory military service for all 18-year-olds

Berlin is concerned about Moscow's aggressive intentions - The possibility of recruiting women is open as well

Russia-Ukraine war: Beating Ukrainians who don’t want to be conscripted and try to escape – Watch video

Number of objectors expected to rise after Zelensky government's new bill - Authorities arrest people suspected of trying to flee

Thanos Plevris: Although Kasselakis will not perform guard duty or patrols throughout his term of service, he was still considered capable of participating in parades

"Some may think "yes we brought him for 20 days to make him hold the flag"," the ND parliamentarian commented on the president of SYRIZA

The Navy receives the 3 new Romeo anti-submarine helicopters in the presence of Mitsotakis

"Greece is even stronger" wrote in a post on the receipt of the helicopters, Defense Minister Nikos Dendias

Stefanos Kasselakis: Walking in Thebes before presenting himself to the Army – “We are honoured that you chose Thebes”, civilians said to him

The first thing he did was to buy contact lenses - His father accompanied him - At 16:00 the president of SYRIZA will pass through the doors of the camp

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