Germany has quietly tested one of the most advanced long-range ballistic missiles ever considered for its arsenal. The launch of Israel Aerospace Industries’ LORA missile system took place in the North Atlantic and was kept under wraps until the last moment. The test comes as Berlin prepares a reported €12 billion missile program and publicly accuses Russia of involvement in an attempted drone attack near Leipzig Airport. Is Germany entering a new era of long-range ballistic military deterrence? We break down what the LORA can do and what this signals for European security.
DW speaks to Olaf Böhnke, Managing Director of Rasmussen Global, on Germany’s shifting military strategy.
Chapter Breakdown
0:00 Germany secretly tests long-range Israeli ballistic missile system
0:50 German government preparing 12 billion euro missile program according to documents obtained by POLITICO
1:18 LORA is a quasi-ballistic missile which can reach supersonic speeds, can strike targets at speeds faster than conventional cruise missiles
1:54 German navy chief statement
2:16 Olaf Böhnke on the Israeli LORA ballistic missile system
3:15 Germany does not currently have ballistic missiles and will go ahead with procurement of LORA
5:21 Why did Germany publicly announce conducting this test now, right after officials blamed Russia for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport
7:14 Germany building up missile program to the amount of 12 billion euros, money which still requires parliamentary approval
8:07 Germany now shaping military strategy around deterrence, while previous military efforts were focused on foreign deployment
10:24 How does this push toward long-range strike capabilities fit into the "Zeitenwende" or turning point in German defense?
13:20 Böhnke: Germany changed its Constitution to allow for increases in defense spending, and is no longer just a "consumer" of US’ security umbrella, but a provider of security
15:28 Potential controversy around Germany procuring LORA from Israel, as well as testing technology in Israel-Palestine
16:56 Critics say more long-range missiles could drive escalation in Russia-Ukraine war
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