Pistorius Pursues Meeting with Hegseth

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is attempting to schedule a meeting with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a September trip to Washington and Texas. The trip aims to discuss defense procurement projects and the future of U.S. forces in Europe, particularly concerning the F-35 fighter jet acquisition. This effort follows a previous failed attempt to secure a meeting in May, highlighting ongoing concerns about U.S. military support for NATO.

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