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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Germany helps bolster NATO’s eastern flank
Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits Lithuania on Thursday to mark the official formation of Germany’s first permanent overseas ...
Germany backs 5% NATO defense spending target
After meeting with his US counterpart at a gathering of NATO foreign ministers in Turkey, Germany's foreign minister said ...
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 Donald Trump goal for Nato to spend 5% of GDP on defence
Foreign minister signals Berlin will commit to 3.5% in ‘hard’ military spending and 1.5% for infrastructure by 2032 ...
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Germany deploys troops on NATO's eastern flank
"Germany will be ready to defend every square inch of NATO territory," Defense Minister Boris Pistorius vowed in his first speech to the Bundestag after the new government took over two weeks ago.
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 ...