Reuters:
COLOGNE, Germany (Reuters) – Germany and the Netherlands could deepen missile defense ties in the coming years to strengthen NATO defenses, a German general told Reuters, at a time of growing tensions with Russia.
Defense ministers from both countries will emphasize the growing importance of their military ties at a Dutch base on April 4, when a German short-range air defense unit is formally put under Dutch command.
Brigadier General Michael Gschossmann, commander of ground-based units for the German air force, said the move was “politically significant” and could pave the way for joint development of new weapons and joint operation of existing long-range missile defense systems such as the Patriot system.
