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German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius signed a letter of intent with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on September 15 to deepen defense industry cooperation between their countries. The agreement aims to enhance collaboration at a time when military stockpiles are low, and Germany is planning to purchase Tomahawk cruise missiles from the United States. Pistorius emphasized that this move would not make Germany overly dependent on the U.S., but rather help create a more balanced relationship between the two allies in terms of defense capabilities and spending.
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On September 15, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius signed a letter of intent with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in Washington aimed at deepening cooperation between defense industries in both countries. The agreement focuses on increasing collaboration and improving capabilities amidst concerns over dwindling defense stockpiles. Pistorius stated that Germany's planned purchase of Tomahawk cruise missiles would help balance its relationship with the United States without creating excessive dependence, highlighting mutual benefits for both nations' defense sectors. Both ministers emphasized the importance of working together to address security issues in Europe and acknowledged Germany’s increased military spending and troop deployment efforts as part of this collaborative approach.
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Germany, US sign agreement to deepen defense cooperation between industries
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WASHINGTON, Sept 15 - German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius signed a letter of intent with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday aimed at deepening cooperation between weapons makers in both countries at a time when defense stocks have dwindled.
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Pistorius told reporters that he had a good discussion with Hegseth, noting that details of the defense cooperation - and a planned German purchase of Tomahawk cruise missiles - still needed to be worked out.
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Germany and the United States were "on the same page" regarding security concerns in Europe, and U.S. officials understood and appreciated Germany's accelerated efforts to increase defense spending and troops
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, Pistorius said.
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The agreement was signed during the meeting, an embassy spokesman said.
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Pistorius stressed that the weapons purchase would not make Germany too dependent on the United States, but would help achieve a better balance between the two allies, he said.
"It's about coming closer together in those areas in which we need each other, and to make clear that we can benefit from each other when it comes to increased capacities of our defense industry," he said.
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Pistorius said he did not hear any critiques about Germany's actions or new demands, and the discussion was friendly and relaxed.
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