Restructuring plan of Germany’s Federal Armed Force comes into effect; South Korea’s missile programme receives a major boost with the announcement of a deal with the United States
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    • According to reports, as a part of the ongoing major restructuring and downsizing of the Bundeswehr (Federal Armed Force), Germany has restructured its military’s branches and organizations with effect from effective October 1. The five new military commands and three new civil agencies are now the top administrative level below the Defense Ministry. The Bundeswehr’s personnel level will be cut from 225,000 military and 76,000 civil posts to 185,000 military personnel and 55,000 civilians. The reform is due to a changed security-political environment and budget deficits. 1
    In another development, reports noted that USA will help South Korea to increase South’s missile capability. South Korea announced of a deal with the United States on October 7. The deal will almost triple the range of South Korean missile systems. According to South Korea’s National Security Advisor Chun Yung-Woo, the agreement will allow South Korea to deploy missiles with a range of 800 kilometers (500 miles), up from the current limit of 300 kilometers. “The biggest purpose of the revision is curbing military provocations by North Korea,” Chun said. The current move will ensure that the whole of North Korea comes within reach of South’s rockets. Moreover, the extension will also bring under its reach parts of China and Japan. 2

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