MUNICH, Germany, Feb. 12 (UPI) -- The European nations will never achieve full security without the cooperation of Russia, Germany's defense chief said Saturday.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell called his German counterpart Wednesday over comments Berlin may be ready to send troops to Iraq.

BERLIN, May 27 (UPI) -- German Defense Minister Peter Struck Thursday denied newspaper reports that German soldiers were photographed torturing prisoners in Kosovo.

BERLIN, May 24 (UPI) -- German Defense Minister Peter Struck said German-American communication on defense issues is excellent and the countries' partnership is strong.

MUNICH, Germany, May 11 (UPI) -- A German military academy professor's endorsement of torture for terrorist suspects has ignited a firestorm in the country.

BERLIN, March 30 (UPI) -- German defense minister Peter Struck said Tuesday the German military will cut 26 billion euros ($32 billion) in equipment spending.

BERLIN, March 11 (UPI) -- German Defense Minister Peter Struck said Thursday that the German military should not be used to protect against international terrorism.

BERLIN, March 11 (UPI) -- German Defense Minister Peter Struck called on the Bundestag Thursday to support massive military reforms.

BERLIN, Feb. 21 (UPI) -- German Defense Minister Peter Struck still claims Germany will buy 180 new Eurofighter jets as planned, but some officials say the order may be cut.