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Austria's Federal Army plans to implement its 'Mission Forward' strategy in 2026, focusing on significant military upgrades and infrastructure projects, including the acquisition of new vehicles and helicopters. Chief of General Staff Rudolf Striedinger will retire in September 2026, and the Austrian contingent's participation in the UNIFIL mission will conclude by late 2026. Key developments will also include renovations at military bases and decisions on air defense systems and Eurofighter successors.