{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64d53bc8af8fd800117b9642/67dcad062b3a46d7356aa40b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"German Defence Minister Plans Crisis Meet On US-made Arms: Report","description":"<p>Germany's defence minister will consult with top military officials on security issues relating to US weapons systems, especially F-35 fighter jets, a national newspaper reported on Thursday.</p><p><br></p><p>Countries across Europe are re-examining their dependence on US weapons and technology, alarmed by US President Donald Trump's administration casting doubt on future transatlantic ties.</p><p><br></p><p>German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius will consult with leading generals, ministry experts and procurement officials, the Sueddeutsche Zeitung said.</p><p><br></p><p>The focus of the confidential talks would be on US weapons systems which Germany already operates or has ordered.</p>","author_name":"Daily SumUp"}