The German Armed Forces have indicated this Friday that they plan to acquire "low-cost" cruise missiles intended for "mass deployment," with the capability to strike "targets at a distance of about 1,500 kilometers" in order to confront "enemies" should the situation require it.
The announcement has been detailed by the inspector of the German Army, Christian Freuding, who emphasized that with these missiles "the air defense system of the enemies can be saturated." He stressed that this acquisition will significantly strengthen the military potential of the country and expand its "strategic capabilities."
"From the perspective of ground forces, it makes sense to assign American cruise missiles to the Army," Freuding pointed out, noting that these systems could be purchased from the United States. He also specified that "two systems currently available on the market are being evaluated, although both must be approved for use by the German Army" before their incorporation.
Production of cruise missiles on German territory
At the beginning of this week, the American defense company Covenant inaugurated a new plant for the manufacture of cruise missiles in Leipzig, in eastern Germany. Production of its 'Anthem' weapon system is expected to start in 2027, with an estimated volume of 1,000 units in the first year and 5,000 in 2028.
Covenant claims that its goal is to market the 'Anthem' at a price much lower than that of the systems currently offered, with a "six-figure amount," that is, below one million dollars per unit, compared to the several million dollars that other missiles with similar characteristics usually reach in the international market.