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War & Conflict3h 11m ago

The German air force chief stated his country is ready to fight Russia 'tonight', and will defend 'every inch' of NATO territory, emphasizing that an attack on Estonia would warrant the same response as an air raid on London.

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near Berlin, Germany

Who
Lt Gen Holger Neumann, chief of the Luftwaffe
What
The German air force chief stated his country is ready to fight Russia 'tonight', and will defend 'every inch' of NATO territory, emphasizing that an attack on Estonia would warrant the same response as an air raid on London.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:00:01 GMT · 3h 11m ago
Where
near Berlin, Germany ·
Why
The comments reflect a fundamental shift in Berlin towards rearmament and a greater role in European security amidst ongoing rearmament efforts in Europe.
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This statement by a high-ranking German military leader signals a heightened readiness for direct military confrontation with Russia if NATO territory is challenged, representing a significant shift in Germany's defense posture and potentially increasing geopolitical tensions in Europe.

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    Lt Gen Holger Neumann, chief of the Luftwaffe, stated that the German air force is ready to fight Russia 'tonight' and would launch devastating air strikes if Russia attacked the Western alliance.
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    The German air force chief stated his country is ready to fight Russia 'tonight', and will defend 'every inch' of NATO territory, emphasizing that an attack on Estonia would warrant the same response as an air raid on London.

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