Reference Message Network reported on May 17 that according to a report by Reuters on May 15, the British government said on May 15 that the UK and Germany would jointly develop a new "deep precision strike" weapon with a range of more than 2000 kilometers. This is a sign of the strengthening of defense cooperation between the two largest economies in Europe.
The project is based on the commitment of the two countries to jointly develop new weapons. Last year, the two countries signed a bilateral defense agreement and emphasized that Europe needs the ability to protect itself from the escalation of the Ukraine war.
Since the signing of this agreement, Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election and clearly stated that he wanted Europe to take responsibility for its own security. This has triggered an urgent need for the European continent to find ways to promote the development of its own defense industry.
UK Defense Secretary John Healey and German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius will announce the new long-range weapon project during their meeting in Berlin.
Healey said in a statement: "In a more dangerous world, NATO and European allies are united." The statement also said: "This partnership is helping us make the defense industry a driver of economic growth - creating jobs, enhancing skills, and promoting investment in both the UK and Germany." The statement did not provide details about the project's timetable or budget.
The statement said that both sides are also expected to discuss joint procurement of torpedoes and reconnaissance aircraft, and announce the agreement for Germany to purchase military bridges made in the UK.
(Translated by Guo Jun)
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