US EditionGerman minister to press Hegseth on arms supplies, missile deployment
GERMANY, JUL 14 – German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius seeks U.S. clarity on Patriot and Taurus missile transfers and U.S. troop levels amid Germany's increased defense spending commitments.
- Monday’s trip by German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius to Washington, seeking clarity on arms supplies to Ukraine, missile deployment plans and U.S. troop levels in Europe.
- Recent security concerns prompted Germany to adjust its debt rules for defence spending, boosting defence spending and emerging as a key NATO build-up player.
- Germany has donated three Patriot units to Kyiv, Pistorius will press the U.S. on Berlin’s funding offer, and Germany has begun domestic production of interceptor missiles.
- Allies and critics have voiced contrasting reactions to the proposals; European allies urge Washington to coordinate any drawdown, while Russia criticises the plans as a threat to its security.
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