According to a Politico report, the German government is preparing a €12 billion budget to establish a multi-layered missile array capable of striking targets thousands of kilometers inside Russia. The plan, not yet approved, includes four layers, with the first comprising relatively cheap cruise missiles — potentially Israeli-made Covenant missiles or Ukraine's Flamingo missiles — expected to be operational next year. Germany also plans to develop an advanced long-range missile jointly with the UK, with a roughly ten-year timeline, and to replenish its Tomahawk cruise missile stockpile from the United States.
Germany is preparing a €12 billion budget for a multi-layered missile array designed to strike targets deep inside Russia, according to a Politico report cited by N12 journalist Asaf Rozentzweig. The plan, still unapproved, consists of four layers. The first layer involves relatively cheap cruise missiles expected to be operational next year, with candidates including Israeli company Covenant's missiles or Ukraine's FP-5 'Flamingo' cruise missile. Germany also plans to jointly develop an advanced long-range missile with the United Kingdom, with a roughly ten-year timeline, and to replenish its Tomahawk cruise missile stockpile from the United States.
The reported plan comes as European defense spending accelerates amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. As The Zioneer has reported, Ukraine has deployed the Flamingo missile in deep strikes against Russian territory, including a massive barrage on Moscow in June. Germany has also previously allocated $400 million for Patriot interceptor missiles for Ukraine's air defense, and the Bundeswehr is investing €35 billion in military space capabilities. The inclusion of Israel's Covenant missiles highlights Israeli defense industry positioning in European long-range strike programs.
The budget has not yet been approved by the German government.
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