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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 ...
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 Launches First Permanent Foreign Military Deployment Since WWII, Stationing Troops in Lithuania
Germany launches first permanent foreign military deployment since WWII, with 5,000 troops to be stationed in Lithuania by ...
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 ...
WW3 fears stoked as Germany bolsters NATO eastern flank with Baltic Brigade
The new brigade is set to feature 5,000 troops as the German Chancellor said "security of our Baltic allies is also our ...
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 backs Trump's 5% NATO defense spending target
Transatlantic ties were in the spotlight Thursday as NATO defense ministers met in Turkey and the European Union pursued ...
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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 ...
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 ...