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US Trip: Hegseth: Use German Industry for NATO Defense

The "Minister of Defense" is full of praise for Germany's course in NATO. During Pistorius' visit, a deepened cooperation in the construction of weapons and ammunition is agreed upon.

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US Trip: Hegseth: Use German Industry for NATO Defense

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has praised Germany for its leading role in strengthening NATO in Europe. He met with his German counterpart, Boris Pistorius, at the Pentagon, where they signed an agreement to increase German production of weapons, ammunition, and equipment for NATO. The deal aims to utilize Germany's industrial base to meet the alliance's needs, with plans to expand maintenance and repair capabilities.

Germany has increased its defense spending and taken a leading role in providing military aid to Ukraine, and the US sees opportunities for German industry to contribute to NATO's needs, particularly in areas such as missile production.

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