The German Military Counterintelligence Service (MAD) reports a significant increase in the threat of sabotage through 'disposable agents' and hybrid attacks in Germany. Russia is identified as the highly probable initiator of multiple sabotage suspicion cases targeting the Bundeswehr. Germany is considered a priority reconnaissance target for Russian espionage due to its geostrategic location, NATO affiliation, Bundeswehr expansion, and introduction of new weapons systems. MAD highlights hybrid threats including cyberattacks, drone strikes, political influence attempts, and disruptions to transport, energy, and telecommunications. Also noted are espionage attempts from China involving surveillance of military infrastructure and use of diaspora networks. MAD warns of ongoing extremism within the Bundeswehr, notably right-wing extremism, with increased case records and normalization of extremist positions. Several youth extremist groups have emerged online, some linked to Bundeswehr personnel and involved in disruptive activities.

The German Military Counterintelligence Service (MAD) reports a significant increase in the threat of sabotage through 'disposable agents' and hybrid attacks in Germany. Russia is identified as the highly probable initiator of multiple sabotage suspicion cases targeting the Bundeswehr. Germany is considered a priority reconnaissance target for Russian espionage due to its geostrategic location, NATO affiliation, Bundeswehr expansion, and introduction of new weapons systems. MAD highlights hybrid threats including cyberattacks, drone strikes, political influence attempts, and disruptions to transport, energy, and telecommunications. Also noted are espionage attempts from China involving surveillance of military infrastructure and use of diaspora networks. MAD warns of ongoing extremism within the Bundeswehr, notably right-wing extremism, with increased case records and normalization of extremist positions. Several youth extremist groups have emerged online, some linked to Bundeswehr personnel and involved in disruptive activities.