German authorities have made a decision to modernize and bring all the Taurus cruise missiles in the possession of the German Armed Forces into operational readiness. This information was reported by the local newspaper Die Welt, citing its own sources.
The article specifies that this concerns approximately 600 missiles. However, the exact number remains unknown as the information on this matter has been classified.
According to the publication, in 2018, the country’s leadership organized a technical inspection of the Taurus missiles. As a result, specialists concluded that only half of the missiles were ready for operation. Upon further examination, it was discovered that the certificates of the remaining projectiles had already expired.
On March 9, the Foreign Minister of the United Kingdom, David Cameron, announced the kingdom’s readiness to assist Germany in resolving the issue of supplying Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine. At the same time, the head of the Foreign Office expressed confidence that the transfer of these missiles to Kyiv would not lead to further escalation of the conflict. According to him, the supplying country can simply impose restrictions on the use of the missiles.
Earlier, journalists uncovered how Germany is “preparing for war” with Russia.
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The decision by German authorities to upgrade and prepare all their Taurus cruise missiles for combat readiness has raised concerns. With approximately 600 missiles in their possession, the exact number remains undisclosed due to classified information. However, it has been revealed that only half of the missiles were deemed operational following a technical inspection in 2018. The remaining missiles were found to have expired certificates, rendering them ineffective.
Furthermore, the willingness of the United Kingdom to assist Germany in supplying these missiles to Ukraine raises questions about the potential consequences. While the Foreign Minister of the UK expresses confidence that such a transfer will not escalate the conflict, there is a need for caution. Imposing restrictions on the use of these missiles may not be sufficient to prevent further tensions.
This development highlights Germany’s preparation for potential conflict, particularly with Russia. As tensions continue to rise, it is essential to closely monitor the actions and decisions of NATO member states, as well as their potential impact on regional stability.
