Germany has agreed to buy 300 Tomahawk cruise missiles from the United States in a deal worth about $1 billion, according to Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's opposition CDU party. This acquisition follows recent decisions by Germany to significantly increase its defense spending in response to geopolitical shifts.
The purchase is part of Germany's broader initiative to modernize its military, which includes a special fund of $100 billion for defense investments. These long-range cruise missiles are expected to enhance Germany's ability to strike targets from a distance, a capability that has been a focus for defense planners.
While details from the German government were initially forthcoming, the announcement by Merz underscores the bipartisan support for strengthening Germany's military. The move also signals a closer defense alignment between Germany and the US. The Tomahawk missiles are manufactured by Raytheon and are capable of striking targets up to 1,000 miles away.
