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Merz says Germany agreed to acquire US Tomahawk missiles
Merz said the deal will close a strategic gap as Germany builds European missile systems and seeks a stronger deterrent against Russia.
- On Thursday, Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced Germany agreed with The United States to acquire and station Tomahawk cruise missiles on German territory, finalizing the deal during the NATO summit in Ankara.
- This move aims to "close an important strategic gap in our defences" while serving as a deterrent against Russia; Germany intends to develop European missile systems in parallel to strengthen regional security.
- These American Tomahawk missiles are primarily launched from submarines and warships and can travel more than 1,600 kilometers, bolstering Germany's long-range strike capabilities.
- Deployment uncertainty persisted after President Donald Trump suggested in May he would reduce US military presence in Germany, which many interpreted as a cancellation of the plan under Joe Biden.
- Despite previous diplomatic friction, the deal proceeds; Trump claimed Merz was doing a "terrible" job while Merz stated Iran was "humiliating" Washington, reflecting the complex political landscape.
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Germany Strikes Deal to Buy Tomahawk Missiles from US
Germany has agreed to buy Tomahawk cruise missiles from the United States to station at home bases as the country expands its defenses, Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced on July 9. The German leader told parliament that, during the NATO meeting in Ankara, an agreement was reached with the United States to purchase the missiles. “This closes an important strategic gap in our defense and, at the same time, we will work on developing and deployin…
·New York, United States
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At the Ankara summit, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz claims to have obtained the American agreement to buy these weapons, whose range is close to 1,500 kilometres.
·Paris, France
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