America agrees to sell Tomahawk missiles to Germany
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that the United States had agreed to sell his country NATO) In Ankara, we agreed with the American government to purchase American Tomahawk missiles and deploy them in Germany."
Closing defensive gaps
He added this step "It will fill an important strategic gap in our defenses"And he continued: "At the same time, we will work to develop our European systems and deploy them in Europe"A German government source said that the defense ministers of the two countries signed, on Tuesday, a letter of intent regarding the sale deal, after previous negotiations between Meretz, US President Donald Trump, and security officials from both countries.
The United States pledged, in the letter of intent, to grant official approval for the sale of Tomahawk missiles and land-based launch systems. "Typhoon" By August, provided that the number of missiles to be purchased will not be disclosed.
Deterrence against Russia
Berlin considers deploying long-range cruise missiles, such as missiles "Tomahawk" America is an essential part of its deterrence strategy against Russia.
So far, there are no European-made alternatives that have a range and striking capabilities similar to"Tomahawk"Which makes Berlin and other European member states of NATO dependent on Washington to obtain these weapons.
Moscow has deployed cruise missiles of the type "Alexander" In the Kaliningrad enclave, which can strike targets in European NATO countries.
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