Ralf Hammerstein

Brigadier General Ralf Hammerstein is a senior officer in the German armed forces, known as the Bundeswehr. He has been vocal about the need for Germany to enhance its military capabilities, particularly in light of the changing security landscape in Europe following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Hammerstein emphasizes the importance of Germany stepping up as a responsible partner in NATO and has called for a reevaluation of military service requirements to bolster recruitment and readiness within the Bundeswehr.