Taurus cruise missiles
Coverage of Taurus cruise missiles in the Nexus archive.
- Germany to buy US Tomahawks in shift toward own long-range capability
Germany will purchase Tomahawk cruise missiles from the United States and station them on German soil, marking a shift toward developing its own long-range strike capability. The U.S. approved the deal in August, with details like the number of missiles remaining classified. The move aligns with U.S. President Donald Trump’s push for European allies to fund their own security.
- Germany Dismisses Taurus Missile Delivery, Citing Ukraine’s Drone Success
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated Germany will not supply Ukraine with Taurus cruise missiles, citing Ukraine's effective use of drones to target Russian oil refineries and military logistics. He described the frontline as stable but attritional for Russian forces, while Germany continues providing defensive weaponry.