Defense: Pistorius signs arms agreement with the US
At the start of his US visit, the Defense Minister signed a letter of intent for cooperation in the arms industry. What exactly is it about?
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius and his US counterpart Pete Hegseth have signed a letter of intent on closer cooperation on armament projects. The agreement aims to strengthen the defence industry base on both sides of the Atlantic, with a focus on producing modern weapon systems, components, and complex ammunition. The goal is to increase production capacities, reduce delivery times, and ensure a reliable supply of defence goods to guarantee the security of supply and operational capability of the alliance.
The cooperation will cover development, production, licensing, and maintenance of defence goods, as well as strengthening supply chains and research collaboration.
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