Germany and the UK have announced a major new defense partnership to develop a long-range precision missile, part of a broader push for greater European military independence from the United States under president Donald Trump.
At a joint press conference in Berlin, defense ministers Boris Pistorius and John Healey said the missile will have a range of over 2,000 kilometers (1,250 miles) and be capable of deep precision strikes.
“The threat landscape shows we must close all capability gaps — and do so quickly,” Pistorius said, confirming the project is already underway.
The weapon is being developed under the European Long-Range Strike Approach (ELSA), co-led by Berlin and London. Several European nations have already signed a letter of intent to join the effort.
Healey said the partnership reflects a broader need for European powers to “step up” in securing the continent. “The best way to do that is for leading nations like Germany and the UK to do more together,” he said.
The ministers also announced plans for joint torpedo procurement and a new defense tech forum.
Earlier this year, chancellor Friedrich Merz called for “real independence” in Europe’s defense policy, warning that the U.S. has become an unpredictable ally.
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Kazakhstan and the European Union are bolstering their economic partnership, with a recent high-level meeting paving the way for expanded collaboration in trade, investment, and sustainable development.
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China is set to eliminate tariffs for all 53 African countries it has diplomatic ties with, offering duty-free access not just to the poorest nations but also to middle-income economies.
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Kazakhstan and the European Union are bolstering their economic partnership, with a recent high-level meeting paving the way for expanded collaboration in trade, investment, and sustainable development.
The European Commission confirmed on Thursday it will postpone the implementation of new international banking regulations by a year, citing concerns over global alignment and competitiveness.
Kazakh Tourism National Company has introduced a draft concept to transform the historic Baikonur cosmodrome into a future-focused destination for scientific and industrial tourism. The plan aims to attract visitors year-round, beyond just the times of rocket launches.
China is set to eliminate tariffs for all 53 African countries it has diplomatic ties with, offering duty-free access not just to the poorest nations but also to middle-income economies.
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