Germany, US sign agreement to deepen defense cooperation between industries
The agreement aims to deepen ties between German and U.S. weapons makers as defense stocks have dwindled, officials said.
- On Tuesday, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a letter of intent at the Pentagon in Washington to deepen defense industry cooperation between weapons makers in both countries.
- The agreement seeks to strengthen industrial ties between the two allies as defense inventories decline. Hegseth and Pistorius aimed to enhance weapons production capacity amid dwindling defense stocks.
- Pistorius confirmed plans for a German purchase of Tomahawk cruise missiles, stating, "It's about coming closer together in those areas in which we need each other." Details still require finalization.
- Germany and the United States remain "on the same page" regarding European security concerns, Pistorius said. U.S. officials expressed appreciation for Germany's accelerated efforts to increase defense spending and troops.
- Pistorius emphasized that planned weapons purchases would not create excessive dependency on the United States, instead helping to balance the partnership. Officials continue working out cooperation specifics.
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