Germany Seeks Thousands of Missiles from Europe and Ukraine, says Bloomberg

Berlin Seeks European and Ukrainian Missile Suppliers Amid US Delivery Delays

Germany is negotiating deals with European manufacturers and Ukrainian developers to purchase thousands of long-range, high-precision cruise missiles, Bloomberg reported, as Berlin works to strengthen its military and reduce its reliance on American defense supplies. The Ministry of Defense in Berlin faces delays of up to five years in securing U.S.-made BGM-109 Tomahawk cruise missiles and Typhon ground-based launchers from Raytheon, making the pursuit of alternative suppliers an urgent priority for European deterrence, as sources familiar with the matter noted that such a delay becomes dangerous for Berlin in the conditions of a growing threat from Russia, while the German government expects the creation of the new long-range arsenal, meant to deter Russia, to cost nearly 12 billion euros.

Covenant Opens Factory While Germany Discusses Missile Sales to Ukraine

Covenant has already opened a factory in Leipzig, eastern Germany, with production slated to begin in early 2027, intending to produce 1,000 missiles by the end of the following year and scale up to 5,000 units annually by 2028, relying on a European supply chain.
* Ukraine: German officials are holding talks with Ukraine concerning the joint production and purchase of the “Bars” cruise missile, a long-range jet-powered drone missile designed to strike deep in the enemy’s rear, featuring a speed of up to 700 km/h, the capacity to carry a warhead weighing up to 60 kg, and a modernized version capable of overcoming more than 1,000 km according to the developer, though the exact manufacturer remains publicly undisclosed according to Ukrainian truth.
* Destinus SA and Hypersonica: Additional suppliers under consideration include the Netherlands-based Destinus SA, which develops the Ruta cruise missile, and the German-British defense startup Hypersonica, which is working on the HS1 hypersonic missile, as European Truth noted.

From Air-Launched Taurus Missiles to Ground-Based Arsenals

Currently, the German armed forces rely primarily on the air-launched Taurus cruise missile, which has a range of approximately 500 kilometers and is produced by MBDA Missile Systems Services SAS and Saab AB, according to LIGA.net. By contrast, the newly pursued missile systems offer significantly extended ranges—such as the Anthem missile, which sources indicate can exceed 2,000 kilometers—and are designed for ground or multi-platform deployment to saturate opposing radar and air defense networks.

This procurement push forms part of a broader European shift toward long-range strike capabilities. Denmark announced on October 22 plans to acquire long-range, high-precision missiles capable of launching from both fighter jets and the ground in a multibillion-dollar deal, marking the first time the country has made such a purchase to strengthen its security, aligning with broader regional efforts to bolster security and deterrence against Russia.

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