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Sweden to boost defense with 44 German Leopard tanks
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January 9, 2025March 14, 2025Berlin, Germany

Sweden to boost defense with 44 German Leopard tanks

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STOCKHOLM: – Sweden is set to modernize its military arsenal by purchasing 44 new German Leopard 2 A8 battle tanks. Defense Minister Pal Jonson announced that Stockholm plans to invest approximately 22 billion kronor (€1.91 billion, $1.97 billion) to enhance its defense capabilities. The Swedish defense agency FMV has signed an agreement with the German-French...

Germany, France denounce Trump’s Greenland statements
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January 8, 2025March 14, 2025Berlin, Germany

Germany, France denounce Trump’s Greenland statements

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Germany has stated that borders must not be altered by force following US President-elect Donald Trump’s refusal to rule out military action to take control of Greenland. The vast Arctic island is an autonomous territory of EU and NATO member Denmark. German government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit emphasized that “as always, the firm principle applies… that...