Defense chief rejects claims Germany puts its own arms industry ahead of Europe

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius defended Germany's arms industry focus at the Berlin Security Conference, countering claims of neglecting European defense cooperation. He highlighted that other nations also prioritize their own industries despite calls for collaboration. Pistorius responded to criticism from Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, emphasizing that while there is a collective desire for joint projects, individual countries ultimately prioritize their own defense industries.