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Is debt justified to increase defence investments?

First it was vaccines, then gas and now the EU will make joint purchases of defence equipment. This latest emergency is due to Russia’s war in Ukraine and the prospect of less investment by the US in Europe's protection. Is the new financial instrument Security Action for Europe up to the…

Euronews

US approves landmark missile defence deal between Israel and Germany

The $3.5bn deal will provide US-Israeli developed Arrow 3s, designed to shoot down targets above Earth’s atmosphere.

Al Jazeera

Germany Clears Way for Scores of Tanks for Ukraine, US Also Poised

Germany cleared the way on Wednesday for Europe to send scores of battle tanks to Ukraine and the United States prepared to make a similar announcement, moves hailed by Kyiv as a potential turning point in the war, and condemned by Moscow as escalation. Kyiv has been calling for months…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Germany's Scholz to unveil Ukraine tank plan to parliament

Chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected to announce Wednesday that his government will approve supplying German-made battle tanks to Ukraine

The Independent UK

Germany will not arm Taiwan, senior lawmaker says

Germany will not provide Taiwan with weapons and has not been asked to do so, as the situation is different from Ukraine's, a senior German lawmaker said on Wednesday while on a trip to Taipei.

Reuters

Taiwan calls on Germany to help maintain 'regional order'

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen called on Germany on Tuesday to help maintain "regional order" during a meeting with senior German lawmakers who are visiting the island on a trip that Beijing has condemned.

Reuters

China says it carried out more military drills around Taiwan

The latest Chinese drills around Taiwan are the second big military exercises in less than a month.

Al Jazeera

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Germany to send armoured carriers, Patriot battery to Ukraine

Germany’s decision comes after France said it will hold talks with Kyiv to arrange the delivery of armoured vehicles.

Al Jazeera

What hope is there for diplomacy in ending the Russia-Ukraine war?

Analysis: Western leaders are divided on arming Ukraine, oil embargoes and whether Kyiv will have to accept territory loss

The Guardian - UK

Tanks, but no ammo – Germany's Ukraine pledges show military muddle

Four weeks ago, Germany agreed to send dozens of anti-aircraft tanks to help defend Ukraine from Russia's invasion, part of what it called a turning-point after decades of military restraint. Berlin says it can deliver the first Gepard tanks in July.

Reuters

Germany’s Scholz accused of slow-walking Ukraine weapon supplies

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces intense pressure from members of his ruling coalition to step up deliveries of heavy weapons such as tanks and fighter jets to help Ukraine fight Russian troops.

Tribune News Service

German chancellor ‘stalling on heavy weaponry to Ukraine’

Coalition partners accuse Olaf Scholz of failing to live up to promise as major Russian offensive looms

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