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Germany to boost military by up to 60,000 troops under new NATO targets
By Sabine Siebold BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Germany needs up to 60,000 additional troops under new NATO targets for weapons and ...
Germany to Boost Military by About a Third to Deter Russia
Germany’s defense chief said his country will need to boost its armed forces by as many as 60,000 active soldiers as NATO ...
Germany's Merz says some US lawmakers have 'no idea' of scale of Russia's rearmament
Some U.S. lawmakers do not understand the scale of Russia's rearmament campaign, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on ...
Germany will need thousands more troops under new NATO targets, says defence minister
Germany will need around 50,000 to 60,000 additional active troops under the new NATO targets, German defence minister Boris ...
NATO is on the cusp of accepting Trump’s 5% defense investment demand, Rutte says
NATO defense ministers are set to approve plans to buy more weapons and military equipment to better defend Europe, the ...
At this year's NATO Summit the stakes couldn't be higher | The Excerpt
Ukraine, Russia, defense spending and a general lack of U.S. enthusiasm are all on the table at this year's NATO Summit.
Caught Between Russia and the U.S., Germany Aims to Be a Stronger Force in NATO
As Germany’s new chancellor increases military spending, he has presided over the activation of a German tank brigade based ...
Musk vs. Trump drama dominated in D.C., but Germany's Merz quietly walked away with a win
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump was dramatically overshadowed by the U.S.
Germany’s straight-talking new leader is meeting with Trump for the first time. Here’s why it matters
Friedrich Merz, the newly inaugurated German chancellor, will take a seat in the Oval Office on Thursday for his first ...
Germany to do NATO ‘heavy lifting’ as allies ratchet up spending
Germany’s defense chief said his country will need to boost its armed forces by as many as 60,000 active soldiers as NATO ...