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Germany and Britain Ink Sweeping Defense Pact, Reflecting Post-Brexit Diplomatic Push

The wide-ranging agreement is expected to usher in advanced new weaponry at a time when defense budgets are tight and the long-term reliability of the transatlantic relationship is in question.

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The British defense secretary, John Healey, and members of the Coldstream Guards ahead of the signing of a new UK-Germany defense pact at London, October 23, 2024. Jordan Pettitt/PA via AP
CALEB LARSON
CALEB LARSON

BERLIN — The United Kingdom signed a sweeping bilateral defense pact with Germany this morning as part of the new Labour government’s broader diplomatic push with the European mainland post-Brexit.

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CALEB LARSON
CALEB LARSON

Mr. Larson is a multimedia journalist based at Berlin. He covers the intersection of conflict and politics, focusing on American foreign policy, European security, and German society.

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