"Germany is quietly reviving its bid to buy Tomahawk cruise missiles from the United States, according to a Financial Times report. Citing people with knowledge of Berlin's strategy, the business daily said Germany hopes to persuade the Trump administration to agree to the sale of the Tomahawks together with their Typhon ground launchers. Germany is still awaiting an answer from Washington on a formal request submitted last July for up to several hundred Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles, along with the mobile Typhon launchers."
"Tomahawk cruise missiles are long-range, low-flying smart bombs that strike targets from hundreds of kilometers away. These systems would allow the Bundeswehr to strike targets hundreds of kilometers deep into enemy territory. Many experts say this capability is currently missing from Europe's arsenal."
"Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is now planning a trip to Was... Meanwhile, Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil is in Canada to strengthen ties, including a possible submarine deal. Germany is reviving its bid for US Tomahawk missiles, according to the Financial Times."
Germany is reviving efforts to buy US Tomahawk cruise missiles and Typhon ground launchers. A formal request for several hundred Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles and mobile Typhon launchers was submitted last July, and Germany is still awaiting a response from Washington. The planned systems would let the Bundeswehr strike targets hundreds of kilometers away, including deep inside enemy territory. Many experts say this long-range land-attack capability is currently missing from Europe’s arsenal. Germany aims to persuade the Trump administration to approve the sale together with the launchers. Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil is also in Canada to strengthen ties, including a possible submarine deal.
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