Sat, 06 Jun 2026 Berlin 21:34 DE / UKR / EN

40,000 Visitors at Bundeswehr Open Day in Neubiberg

Around 40,000 people attended the Bundeswehr open day in Neubiberg on Saturday. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) was on site and emphasized the importance of cohesion between the military and society, as reported by BR.

40,000 Visitors at Bundeswehr Open Day in Neubiberg
Photo: bilder.deutschlandfunk.de

Bundeswehr University Munich and the Bundeswehr Service Center opened their doors to the public. Visitors were able to view military equipment and learn about career opportunities, among other things.

Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) was on site and invoked the cohesion between the troops and society. He emphasized that a country’s defense capability is never solely the task of the armed forces.

Source: BR