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Germany will need thousands more troops under new NATO targets, says defence minister
Germany's military, the Bundeswehr, will require an estimated 50,000 to 60,000 additional troops to meet NATO's updated defense requirements amid the growing threat from Russia, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said…
Germany accuses Russia of “information war” after military recording
FRANKFURT, (Reuters) - Germany's defence minister said Russia was conducting an "information war" aimed at creating divisions within Germany, his first reaction…
Germany warns Putin could attack Nato countries in five to eight years
Vladimir Putin could attack Nato within five to eight years, Germany has warned, as Baltic nations approved a plan to build defences…
Europe must rearm as new threats loom, German minister says
BERLIN, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Europe must race to ensure it can better defend itself as new military threats could emerge by…
UPDATED: German defence minister backs raising NATO spending goal
BRUSSELS, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Germany's defence minister said he was in favour of raising NATO's military spending target, as allies gathered…