Germany Taps Israeli, Ukrainian Missile Companies After Trump Setback
Planning documents show Berlin seeking cheaper long-range missiles in bulk as it weighs U.S., Israeli and Ukrainian options for a four-track deep-strike plan.
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Berlin is considering the purchase of Ukrainian and Israeli long-range missiles. Ukrainian developments could become part of Germany's large-scale rearmament program.
Germany Eyes Ukrainian and Israeli Startups for Low-Cost Cruise Missiles
Germany is evaluating low-cost, long-range cruise missiles from defense startups in Israel and Ukraine to independently develop its strategic deep-strike capabilities and deter Russia, according to German defense ministry planning documents seen by Politico on June 18. The procurement pivot took on new urgency after US President Donald Trump reversed a previous administration agreement to deploy a long-range conventional missile unit to Germany.…
Because deliveries from the USA are missing, Germany is looking for new cruise missiles. Israeli and Ukrainian companies are considered as possible suppliers. In the long term, European joint projects should follow. However, there is an obstacle to the change of course.
Germany is planning to produce and purchase new cruise missiles. Cooperation with Great Britain is planned to buy missiles in Israel and Ukraine.
Germany turns to Ukrainian and Israeli start-ups for an alternative to US Tomahawk missiles
Germany is interested in the FP-5 Flamingo cruise missile made by the Ukrainian firm Fire Point. The Flamingo can reportedly strike targets 1,800 miles away.JULIEN DE ROSA / AFPBerlin is hunting for cruise missiles that it can buy cheaply and that have a long range.Planning documents show Germany is pursuing four tracks to acquire deep-strike missiles.Until now, Berlin has relied on the US to provide the long-range firepower needed to deter Russ…
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