Pentagon lauds German defence strategy after US begins troop review

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2026-08-04

Washington (dpa) - Senior Pentagon official Elbridge Colby has praised Germany's defence strategy in surprisingly positive comments that come shortly after the US launched a review of its troop presence in Europe. "By its actions, Germany is positioning itself as a key leader of Europe's conventional defense," Under Secretary Colby wrote on X after meeting the inspector general of the German armed forces, Carsten Breuer. Colby, who is the third-h......

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