The blasts and booms from such military training exercises are so constant that locals in the nearby small town of Munster barely notice anymore. But life here is set to get even louder.

Under pressure from Trump and with Russia menacing, Germany's incoming leader plans to revamp the country's defense posture. Can he deliver?

(Photo by RALF HIRSCHBERGER / AFP) Germany's defence minister will consult with top military officials on security issues relating to US weapons systems, especially F-35 fighter jets, a national ...