Germans Reach Deal to Spend Big on Defense, Climate and More
The agreement between centrist parties, led by the likely next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, was billed as a response to ...
How Europe’s Military Stacks Up Against Russia Without U.S. Support
Europe would pack a strong punch if it were forced to defend itself against Russia without the U.S., American military brass ...
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Lithuania Excels as Allied Spirit ’25 Concludes
HOHENFELS, Germany – As global conflicts become ever more complex and diverse, exercise Allied Spirit, at the Joint ...
Merz Challenges Germans to Make a Bold Strategic Shift. Will They Do It?
The likely next chancellor has staked his government on a move to increase military spending. But the window for change is ...
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Allies at forefront of expansive combat exercise on US Army training grounds in Bavaria
Lithuanian land forces commander Brig. Gen. Arturas Radvilas, left, and 7th Army Training Command leader Brig. Gen. Steven ...
Europe’s Idling Factories Eye New Start in the Military
Industrial output was 0.8% higher in January than a month earlier as ambitious plans to boost defense investment offer hope ...
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Ukraine Ceasefire Deal Relies on Critical Minerals That Will Be Difficult to Access
Critical minerals are in demand around the world for military, technological and other uses. A geoscientist shares what’s ...
EU needs joint approach to defence procurement, Germany's Pistorius says
The defence ministers of Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Poland met in Paris on Wednesday, promising concrete steps to ...
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German troop levels down despite recruiting push, as Merz calls for less dependence on US military
The German military is facing a manpower crisis, with overall troop levels down despite a recruiting effort aimed at building ...