German reservist head: 70-year-olds fit for service

The head of Germany's reservists association has stated that seventy-year-olds are physically fit enough for military service. This comment comes amid a broader national debate on expanding the country's military capabilities. It follows Defense Minister Boris Pistorius's recent announcement of an ambitious goal to build a deployable force of 460,000 troops. The remark highlights the demographic and manpower challenges facing Germany's military expansion plans.