BERLIN: The United States has approved the sale of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Germany, marking a significant step in strengthening Berlin’s long-range strike capabilities.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said a NATO summit in Ankara proved more productive than expected, revealing that Germany had reached an agreement with the United States to purchase Tomahawk missiles, which will be deployed in the country.
“We are closing a major strategic gap in our defense capabilities,” Merz said, adding that Germany is also continuing efforts to develop and deploy European-made long-range defense systems.
According to foreign media reports, German government sources said the United States signed a letter of intent on Tuesday assuring Germany that formal approval for the purchase of Tomahawk missiles and Typhon ground-based launchers would be granted in August.
The sources did not disclose how many missiles or launchers Germany intends to acquire, saying the details remain classified.