The United States has approved the sale of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Germany, strengthening Berlin’s long-range strike capabilities. The agreement was announced following discussions between German and U.S. officials during the NATO summit in Ankara. The move is expected to enhance Germany’s defense readiness and reinforce NATO’s collective deterrence.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the NATO summit produced better-than-expected results. He confirmed that Germany had agreed with the United States to purchase Tomahawk missiles, which will be deployed in the country. He described the acquisition as a step toward closing a critical strategic gap in Germany’s defense capabilities.
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Meanwhile, the chancellor said Germany is continuing efforts to develop and deploy European-made defense systems alongside the U.S. missiles. He stressed that Berlin remains committed to strengthening both national and European security. Officials believe the combination of domestic and allied capabilities will improve regional defense preparedness.
According to international media reports, U.S. officials signed a Letter of Intent on Tuesday assuring Germany that formal approval for the purchase of Tomahawk missiles and Typhon ground launch systems would be granted in August. The agreement represents another milestone in defense cooperation between Washington and Berlin.
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The exact number of missiles and launchers Germany intends to acquire has not been disclosed. Government sources said the information remains classified for security reasons. The planned purchase comes as European countries continue increasing defense spending in response to evolving regional security challenges.