The plan to field new weapons in Europe comes as the war in Ukraine sheds light on the need for long-range strike capabilities.
  • The US announced deployments of new long-range fires weapons to Germany will start in 2026.
  • The capabilities will include the SM-6, Tomahawk, and developmental hypersonic weapons.
  • The war in Ukraine has shown a need for more deep-strike options.
  • BombOmOm@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    5 months ago

    It’s a good spot. Fairly close to many threats and in a stable country that is a strong ally.

    • Flying Squid@lemmy.worldMEnglish
      105·
      5 months ago

      Yeah, please make Germany more vulnerable to Russia! We need Europe ruled by Putin who is definitely a benevolent and friendly guy and not a ruthless dictator.

      • hairynipple@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
        4·
        5 months ago

        Germany vulnerable to Russia, really? Russia can barely take on Ukraine but now it’s a threat to Germany? Putting NATO missiles in Germany has more to do with US power projection than defense for Germany.