CNBC: Berlin’s new leadership could mean NATO spending rises and U.S. missiles stay in Germany
* Germany’s new coalition government is yet to take power.
* But since it published its policy priorities on Wednesday, experts have been poring over its pledges to see what they mean for Germany’s future.
* Many question marks have centered on Germany’s future foreign and defense policy.
* Particularly given the current backdrop of tense relations between Russia and the rest of Europe.
Germany’s new coalition government is yet to fully take power, but experts have been poring over its new pledges to see what they mean for Germany’s future.
Many question marks have centered on Germany’s foreign and defense policy, particularly given the current backdrop of tense relations between Russia and the rest of Europe.
The center-left Social Democratic Party are set to take charge of the Defense Ministry while the co-leader of the Green Party, Annalena Baerbock, is set to take over the foreign ministry.
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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- December 1. 2021
US, Poland Talk Russian Military Build-Up Near Ukraine -- VOA
NATO accuses Russia of using military drills to disguise attacks -- Reuters
NATO intends to avoid conflict with Russia over situation in Ukraine — Secretary General -- TASS
Putin Demands NATO Guarantees Not to Expand Eastward -- Military.com
Putin says Russia taking ‘adequate’ measures in response to NATO’s provocations -- TASS
'We had to': Putin emphasizes Russia was compelled to develop hypersonic weapons -- TASS
What leaked footage tells us about the British F-35 crash -- SandBoxx
The Stealthy F-35 Fighter Jet Is One Step Closer to Carrying Nuclear Weapons -- Military.com
Senate cut to F-35C will delay ‘critical’ capabilities: Navy -- Breaking Defense
Lockheed unveils pared-down F-35 trainer with same software capability but a 90% reduced footprint -- Defense News
USS Carl Vinson’s aircraft sustained two ‘Class A’ mishaps last week -- Militarey Times
Nearly 9,000 Marines Didn't Get Vaccinated By the Deadline. Many Risk Getting Kicked Out of the Corps. -- Military.com
US Navy wants to create more lethal pilots for less money with simulators -- Defense News
Air Force Wants to Move Fast on Boat Plane for Special Operators -- Military.com
Space Force Has a Plan for Training Its Troops. Now It Must Figure Out What They Need to Learn -- Defense One
Pentagon Wants ‘More Affordable’ Hypersonics -- National Defense
'Smells Like Gasoline:' Military Families in Hawaii Say They Are Being Sickened by Their Tap Water -- Military.com
Despite reports of rashes, sickness after fuel leak, Hawaii base water is safe, Navy says -- Navy Times
Vice President Harris outlines space policy aimed at 'growing threats' -- UPI
Pentagon: Few Changes to US Overseas Military 'Footprint' -- AP
1,000 National Guard Soldiers to Deploy to Africa as Mid East Wars Wind Down -- Military.com
NATO Debates the Lessons of Mission Creep in Afghanistan -- AP
What Else Haven’t We Been Told about China’s Hypersonic and Nuclear Capabilities? -- Mark B. Schneide, RCD
Russia’s upgraded Pantsyr can shoot down strike drones before they launch attack — expert -- TASS
Russia’s Growing Secret Submarine Fleet Key to Moscow’s Undersea Future -- USNI News
Two advanced nuclear-powered subs to enter service with Russian Navy in December -- TASS
Russian, Vietnamese defense chiefs ink military cooperation deal -- TASS
British armed forces to allow people with HIV to enlist -- Reuters
After Years of Planning, IDF Announces Move of Military Intelligence to Negev -- Algemeiner
Military helicopter crash kills 14 officers in Azerbaijan -- Eurasianet
Croatia buys used Rafale fighters, as France eyes 12 new jets -- Defense News
Biometrics, smartphones, surveillance cameras pose new obstacles for US spies -- News Azi
Next-Gen Warfare: 4 Reasons Why Combat Drones Are Becoming The Fastest Growing Weaponry In Modern Military’s Arsenal -- EurAsian Times