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Germany deploys permanent troops to another country for the first time since World War II
Chancellor Friedrich Merz inaugurated a groundbreaking German brigade in Lithuania that is meant to help protect NATO’s ...
German troops step out of Germany for first time since WW II. Why that's a big deal
Germany announced the permanent deployment of thousands of its troops in Lithuania – the first time it has done so since ...
Merz Sees Germany on NATO Path to 5% Goal Defense Spending
Chancellor Friedrich Merz for the first time publicly advocated spending up to 5% of the German economy on defense.
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Germany Steps Forward To Fill Uncle Sam’s Boots in Europe
Trump’s goal for the continent may be coming true, as allies increase their defense spending. Mr. Brooke has traveled to ...
Germany's new chancellor said it will build Europe's strongest army — but can it deliver?
Germany's new chancellor vowed to build Europe's strongest army — but experts say underinvestment, recruitment, and politics ...
Germany readying 1.5% of GDP for dual military use infrastructure, says Merz
Germany plans to allocate 1.5% of its economic output to infrastructure that has military uses, Chancellor Friedrich Merz ...
Germany promotes 'proven' shipbuilding record in opening pitch for $10 billion Australian warship project
Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), which helped design and integrate Australia's soon-to-be-retired ANZAC class fleet, is ...
As Trump Demands More Military Spending, NATO Reconsiders What Counts
The president has long pressed European allies to pay more for their own security. So they may redefine what qualifies as ...
NATO allies need to close defence spending gaps, Italy and Germany say
Boosting defence spending is a task for all NATO members willing to close gaps with allies, ministers from historic ...