UK and Germany to Jointly Develop Weaponry with Range Over 2000 km

The United Kingdom and Germany will jointly develop a new “deep precision strike” weapon with a range of over 2000 kilometers.

Reuters reported on this, citing a statement from the British government.

The development of the weapon will take place as part of strengthening defense cooperation between the countries.

The project is based on agreements made in 2024, when the two countries signed a defense pact to strengthen security in Europe in light of the Russian threat.

The agreement includes the creation of new types of weaponry and military support for Ukraine.

The publication notes that John Healey, the UK Secretary of Defense, and Boris Pistorius, the German Defense Minister, will announce the new long-range weapon project at a meeting in Berlin.

However, the statement does not specify details regarding the timeline or financial costs for the implementation of this project.

“This partnership is helping us make defence an engine for growth – creating jobs, boosting skills, and driving investment across the UK and Germany,” Healey stated.

Ministers are also expected to discuss joint procurement of torpedoes for maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft, and announce a deal for Germany’s purchase of British-made military bridges, the statement reads.

Last fall, Militarnyi reported that the UK and Germany plan to collaborate on the development of advanced unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

“The United Kingdom and Germany will work together, in close coordination with allies and partners, on the development and use of unmanned aerial systems and pod-mounted equipment to ensure operational interoperability between future combat air systems,” stated the British Ministry of Defense.

The cooperation between the countries sets both short-term and medium-term goals.