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Germany wants to strengthen its defense against the Russian threat and become more independent from the USA.
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Plant opening in Leipzig US start-up wants to build cruise missiles on German soil for the first time - with money from Peter Thiel
Germany wants to arm itself with extensive weapons against the Russian threat and become more independent from the USA. A start-up backed by Trump-affiliated investor Peter Thiel is supposed to help.
By Martin Hesse
October 5, 2026, 9:45 p.m
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Production of cruise missiles in Germany will begin within the next 12 months.
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