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- German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius signed a letter of intent with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to deepen weapons cooperation.
- The letter outlines a planned German purchase of Tomahawk cruise missiles, pending detailed negotiation.
- Pistorius said Germany and the United States are “on the same page” about European security concerns.
- He added U.S. officials appreciate Germany’s accelerated defense spending, troop increases, and that the missile deal won’t create over-dependence.