Daily Memo: Germany’s Defense Investment, Russia’s Plan for Benin

Berlin has big plans for its military this year.

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German defense. The German government is reportedly preparing to submit at least 60 military procurement orders for parliamentary approval this year. They include 20 Eurofighter jets, up to 3,000 Boxer armored vehicles, and as many as 3,500 Patria armored vehicles. The buildup is part of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s effort to bolster Germany’s defense credentials and […]

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