Great Britain and Germany will jointly develop a new weapon for high-precision strikes with a range of over 2,000 kilometers. This was announced by the British government, quoted by “Reuters“, reports News.bg.
Europe's two largest economies are stepping up their defense cooperation to strengthen the continent's self-defense.
The project builds on a commitment made last year when the two countries signed a bilateral defense pact and stressed the need for Europe to be able to defend itself independently in the event of an escalation of the war in Ukraine.
After the agreement was signed, Donald Trump won the US presidential election and made it clear that he expects Europe to take greater responsibility for its own security. This has accelerated efforts by European countries to boost their domestic defense industries.
British Defense Secretary John Healey and his German counterpart Boris Pistorius will announce the new long-range weapons project during a meeting in Berlin.
“In a more dangerous world, NATO and European allies stand united“, Healey stressed. “This partnership helps us make defense a driver of economic growth - creating jobs, improving skills and attracting investment in both the United Kingdom and Germany.“
The statement did not include further details on the project's timetable or budget.
Ministers are also expected to discuss the joint supply of torpedoes for maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft, as well as announce a deal to buy British-made military bridges from Germany.