UK and Germany to develop weapon with 2,000 km strike range
Illustrative photo: details on project timelines and budget are not yet available (facebook.com/MinistryofDefence.UA)
The United Kingdom and Germany will jointly develop a new "deep precision strike" weapon with a range of over 2,000 km, according to Reuters.
The project is based on last year’s commitment to develop new weapons when both countries signed a bilateral defense pact, emphasizing Europe’s need to be able to protect itself from any escalation of the war in Ukraine.
After the signing of this agreement, Donald Trump won the US presidential election and made it clear that he expects Europe to take responsibility for its own security. This sparked a rush on the continent to find ways to boost domestic defense industries.
UK Defense Secretary John Healey and his German counterpart, Boris Pistorius, will announce the new long-range artillery project at a meeting in Berlin.
"In a more dangerous world, NATO and European allies stand united," Healey said in a statement. "This partnership is helping us make defence an engine for growth - creating jobs, boosting skills, and driving investment across the UK and Germany."
No additional details about the project’s timeline or budget are available yet.
The ministers are also expected to discuss the joint procurement of torpedoes for maritime patrol reconnaissance aircraft and announce an agreement for Germany to purchase British-made military bridges.
