Foreign media: During the NATO summit in Ankara, German Chancellor Merkel reached an agreement with the United States to purchase U.S.-made "Tomahawk" cruise missiles and deploy them on German soil, aiming to fill the strategic gap in Germany's long-range strike capabilities, while simultaneously advancing the development of Europe's own autonomous weapons systems.
Previously, the Trump administration announced cuts to U.S. military presence in Germany and canceled the planned deployment of U.S. long-range missiles, casting uncertainty over this procurement; the current arms deal aligns with Trump’s stance that European allies should fund their own security and buy American weapons.
Germany's domestically produced "Taurus" cruise missile has a range of approximately 500 kilometers, while the Tomahawk missile boasts a range 3 to 5 times greater. Specific quantities of procurement and launch units remain classified and undisclosed. The U.S. government expects to formally approve the letter of intent by August.
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