German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit on Monday to discuss expanding defense-industrial cooperation and joint weapons production with Ukraine, according to German N-TV outlet.
The trip was kept secret ahead of time for security reasons.
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Speaking upon the arrival, Pistorius said Berlin and Kyiv are preparing new joint arms development projects, including advanced drone systems of varying ranges, some capable of striking deep behind enemy lines.
Germany is also seeking to establish additional joint defense ventures with Ukraine and deepen cooperation with Ukrainian weapons manufacturers, Pistorius said.
The German minister added that Berlin wants to draw on Ukraine’s battlefield experience gained during Russia’s full-scale invasion while increasing support for domestic defense innovation through Ukraine’s Brave One military technology platform.
At the same time, Germany is investing heavily in military logistics infrastructure to prepare for a potential large-scale war in Europe.
According to a Bloomberg report, Berlin has approved a €1.35 billion ($1.6 billion) upgrade of the port in Bremerhaven to improve the transport of heavy military equipment, including Leopard tanks, to potential front lines.
Pistorius has described the changes as a “paradigm shift,” warning that peace and stability in Europe can no longer be taken for granted.
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