Israel, Germany to expand bilateral defense and industrial cooperation
Berlin has increased its defense budget and has set up special fund to upgrade its armed forces
A German and an Israeli flag are pictured in front of the warship "Atzmaut" (Independence, in Hebrew), built by a German company ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), during a handover ceremony, in Kiel, Germany July 27, 2021. (photo credit: REUTERS/FABIAN BIMMER)Updated: