Olaf Scholz

Germany to Buy 20 More Eurofighter Jets to Boost Defense

Germany will buy another 20 Eurofighter jets from Airbus, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said as Berlin battles to bulk up its defenses.

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Berlin Allows Ukraine to Fire German Weapons at Targets in Russi

Germany has given Ukraine permission to fire German-delivered weapons at targets in Russia, Chancellor Scholz's spokesman said, matching a move by the US.

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Germany’s Scholz Says Sending Taurus Missiles to Ukraine ‘Irresponsible’

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has expressed opposition to sending long-range Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine, saying the move would be “irresponsible.”

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Zelensky Signs ‘Historic’ Security Pact With Germany

Ukraine's Presiden Zelensky signed a security deal with Germany, hailed by Chancellor Scholz as a "historic step" anchoring sustained support for Kyiv in its raging battles against Russia.

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Ukraine to Deploy Third Patriot Air Defense System This Month: Scholz 

Ukraine will deploy the second Patriot air defense system delivered by Germany this year, Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced Wednesday.

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Germany Mulls Modifying Long-Range Taurus Missiles for Ukraine

The German government is considering technical modifications to its long-range Taurus missiles before possibly sending them to Ukraine.

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Germany to Cut 2024 Spending, but Defense Budget Up

Germany plans to cut spending and borrowing substantially next year following massive outlays during COVID and energy crisis.

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Britain, Germany Say US Must Decide on Jets for Ukraine

Any decision to send F16 fighter jets to Ukraine will fall on the White House, the UK and German defense ministers said.

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German Military Has ‘Too Little of Everything’

Germany's military has too little of everything and its barracks are "pitiful" with some lacking WiFi and working toilets, despite a planned overhaul, a senior MP said.

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Germany Authorizes Manufacturers to Send Leopard 1 Tanks to Ukraine

Germany said it has issued authorization for Leopard 1 tanks to be sent to Ukraine, as Kyiv seeks heavier weapons to counter Moscow.

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