US and Germany Hold Talks on 'NATO 3.0' and Defense Cooperation
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth and German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius met in Washington for discussions on alliance reform and bilateral military ties, according to Anadolu Agency.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius met in Washington, DC, for talks described as focusing on what was referred to as "NATO 3.0" and broader defense cooperation between the two countries, according to a report by Anadolu Agency.
The meeting brought together senior defense officials from the United States and Germany, two of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's leading member states, though the Anadolu Agency report did not provide further details on the specific agenda items or outcomes of the discussions.
Germany, as one of NATO's largest European members, has played a significant role in alliance security matters, while the United States remains the bloc's largest contributor of military capability and funding.
Further details regarding the substance of the talks, including any agreements reached or statements issued by either official following the meeting, were not immediately available.
This report is based on information provided by Anadolu Agency. Additional details were not available at the time of publication.
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- US, Germany discuss NATO 3.0 and defense cooperation — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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