Senior military leaders and defense industry representatives participate in the German American Partnership (GAP) Dialogue at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, June 12, 2026. Convened by German Army Gen. Carsten Breuer, German Chief of Defence, and U.S. Air Force Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, Commander of U.S. European Command and NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe, the German American Partnership (GAP) Dialogue brought together senior private-sector stakeholders to examine how nations and industry can better synchronize operational requirements, production capacity, procurement systems, and advance interoperability in support of collective defense readiness.

