“The test of what officials said was a LORA missile built by Israel Aerospace Industries came hours after Berlin publicly blamed Russia for an attempted drone attack
“Germany does
German Navy commander Jan Christian Kaack said the test was successful.
“Our units can successfully deploy the system, and its potential range
“In terms of protecting Germany and our allies, this test marks a new chapter in deterrence and maritime defense readiness.”
Reuters added that Berlin is participating in several multinational projects to develop ballistic missiles and is also considering options to acquire such weapons. Germany is also working on a modernized version of its Taurus cruise missile, currently the only weapon in its arsenal with a range of several hundred kilometers. Production is scheduled to begin in 2029.
According to a budget document, the upgraded Taurus NEO will
have a longer range, improved electronic countermeasure protection and enhanced
navigation and guidance technologies.