General Thull explained that he had no plans to radically shake up the Army, but continue in line with his predecessor. All the same, there were a number of challenges to tackle in the coming years.
First in line are the increasing digitalisation and issues of cyber security, as well as the modernisation and renovation of existing infrastructures. He stressed that defence remains the main role of the army, while it can also assist in times of crisis, citing Covid and last year's tornado as two recent examples.
The army intends to further strengthen its collaboration with our immediate neighbours in areas like transport aircraft, drones or military satellites, General Thull explained.
One major issue they faced was a lack of personnel, he said. A minimum of 50 new recruits were needed, as well as officers and specialised civil personnel. The focus would have to be on making career options for soldiers within and outside the army more attractive.
