10 Jun 2022

Huge German military fund clears last parliamentary hurdle

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BERLIN (AP) — A 100 billion-euro ($107 billion) fund to strengthen the German military cleared its final legislative hurdle on Friday, winning approval from parliament’s upper house. The decision clears the way for the government to move ahead with a … Read More
2 Jun 2022

Germany orders 60 Chinook helicopters in military upgrade

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Replacement for ageing Sikorskys is part of spending spree after Russia invaded Ukraine. Germany has announced it will buy a fleet of Chinook CH-47 transport helicopters as part of a €100 billion ($107bn) upgrade of its military after Russia invaded … Read More