US EditionEurope Urged to Develop Missiles With Ukraine After US Refuses Tomahawk Deployment
German lawmakers say Europe should develop its own long-range missiles with Ukraine after Washington declined to deploy Tomahawks in Germany.
- German lawmaker and defense expert Roderich Kiesewetter proposed that Europe should jointly develop missile systems with Ukraine, following the United States' refusal to deploy Tomahawk cruise missiles in Germany.
- Describing Washington's decision as a "huge mistake," Kiesewetter warned that Russian Iskander missile systems in Kaliningrad threaten Europe, while Moscow violated the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty in 2017.
- Potential consequences include a withdrawal of 5,000 American troops from Germany, though the Pentagon previously cleared a possible Tomahawk transfer to Ukraine despite President Donald Trump's stated hesitation.
- Security expert Nico Lange argued that Europe requires independent long-range strike capabilities to avoid relying on the United States for critical defense decisions.
- In February, Senator Lindsey Graham urged Trump to supply Tomahawks to Ukraine, as Kiesewetter proposed a collaborative development plan ensuring such systems are operational by 2030.
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US decision not to deploy Tomahawks to Germany was even worse than withdrawal of 5,000 US troops. But Ukraine can help
Europe should consider developing missile systems in cooperation with Ukraine, says defense expert from Germany’s CDU party, Roderich Kiesewetter, according to Tagesschau. He also sharply criticizes the US's decision not to deploy Tomahawk cruise missiles in Germany. Kiesewetter calls this step strategically dangerous for the entire European continent. According to the expert, the absence of American intermediate-range systems to counter Russia…
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Europe Urged to Develop Missiles With Ukraine After US Refuses Tomahawk Deployment
Europe should consider jointly developing missile systems with Ukraine, German lawmaker and defense expert Roderich Kiesewetter said. He made the comments following the United States’ refusal to deploy Tomahawk cruise missiles in Germany, according to German broadcaster Tagesschau on May 4. The comments come amid growing criticism of Washington’s decision, which Kiesewetter described as a “huge mistake” that could increase security risks across …
The US cancels an important missile shipment, experts warn of a "deterrent gap", which has consequences for Germany's security.
The deployment of US cruise missiles was firmly planned, but Trump is not confirming the deal with the Biden administration. Experts warn of a weakened defense. Source link: https://www.stern.de/panorama/weltgeschehen/donald-trump-verweigert-deutschland-tomahawk-stationierung-37365506.html Author: Publish date: 2026-05-04 10:39:00 [...]
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