In July 2026, the French-German Brigade (German: Deutsch-Französische Brigade, fr. Brigade franco-allemande) made a key step in adapting to fresh safety requirements on the east flank of NATO. Commanders of the ultimate Units – 1st French Division and 10th. The Bundeswehr Panzer Division – officially ratified in Müllheim the declaration that the IOC – first Operational Capability was achieved by the brigade.