Security was stepped up temporarily at a NATO air base in Germany ...
WEBAug 23, 2024 · BERLIN (AP) — The security level at a NATO air base in western Germany was raised temporarily because of intelligence information pointing to a “potential threat,” but was reduced again on Friday, the alliance said.
Germany hits 2% NATO spending target for first time since end …
WEBFeb 14, 2024 · Germany has met a NATO alliance target to spend 2% of its gross domestic product on defence for the first time since the early 1990s, a defence ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday, as...
German troops arrive in Lithuania, their first long-term foreign ...
WEBVILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Lithuanian leaders hailed a “historic event” as Germany on Monday began deploying troops in the Baltic country — a NATO member — marking the first time since World War II that German forces will be based outside the country on a …
Germany takes the lead for NATO’s high readiness force
WEBDec 28, 2022 · On Sunday (1 January 2023), Germany takes the lead of NATO's highest-readiness military force, placing thousands of troops on standby and ready to deploy within days.
NATO - News: Secretary General welcomes Germany’s NATO …
WEBNov 9, 2023 · Mr Stoltenberg welcomed that Germany has stepped up at a critical moment for European security and allocated troops for the defence of Europe, including a NATO brigade stationed in Lithuania and troops for the NATO battlegroup in Slovakia.
Secretary General praises Germany’s contributions to NATO
WEBJun 19, 2023 · NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin on Monday (19 June 2023), in order to prepare for the Alliance’s upcoming Vilnius Summit. The two leaders discussed support to Ukraine as it pursues a counteroffensive against Russia’s occupying forces.
Germany talks up NATO spending pledge, fighter jet project
WEBBERLIN, Nov 10 (Reuters) - German government leaders on Friday pledged to raise regular budget outlays for defence to ensure Berlin meets its NATO spending target of 2% of economic output even...
NATO airbase in Germany raises security level due to ... - Sky News
WEBAug 23, 2024 · This is the second time in just over a week that security at the west Germany airbase has been raised. The move comes after several suspicious incidents across the country have sparked investigation.
Germany needs 75,000 more troops as NATO eyes Russia threat, …
WEBJun 7, 2024 · Germany's defence ministry believes it will need at least 75,000 additional troops to fulfil its NATO commitments as the alliance adapts to face what it sees as an increasingly hostile...
Germany to hit NATO budget goal for 1st time since Cold War
WEBFeb 14, 2024 · Germany will meet NATO's defense spending target of 2% of its gross domestic product (GDP) for the first time since the early 1990s, according to a Defense Ministry spokesman and NATO...