Uncle Sam to Germany: $5B Missile Package for Your Sky-High Worries
Published Date: 11/18/2025
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Summary
The U.S. is planning to sell $5 billion worth of advanced missile defense gear to Germany, including 600 high-tech PAC-3 missiles and lots of support equipment. This big deal boosts Germany’s defense power and involves ongoing technical help from the U.S. The sale is official as of November 2025 and shows strong U.S.-Germany military teamwork.
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