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Britain and Germany Push for Rearmament Amid Russian Threat

2/15/2026

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Britain and Germany's top military leaders urge public support for rearmament amid Russia's aggression.
They say Europe must confront security truths and prepare for conflict, citing Ukraine as a lesson on sustaining warfare through industrial capacity.
The United Kingdom is building munitions factories, and Germany is stationing troops on NATO's eastern flank.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stresses need for a strong European security strategy and warns freedom is at risk.

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Britain and Germany's top military leaders urge public support for rearmament amid Russia's aggression.
They say Europe must confront security truths and prepare for conflict, citing Ukraine as a lesson on sustaining warfare through industrial capacity.
The United Kingdom is building munitions factories, and Germany is stationing troops on NATO's eastern flank.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stresses need for a strong European security strategy and warns freedom is at risk.