Politics
Germany Considers €12 Billion Long-Range Missile Investment Amid Russian Threats
Reportedly seriously considering investing €12 billion to acquire long-range missiles, as Berlin seeks to strengthen its military capabilities in response to growing tensions with Russia. According to Western media reports, Germany has faced increasingly frequent security threats and warnings linked to Russia, particularly because
Picture: Zambian Observer
Germany Considers €12 Billion Long-Range Missile Investment Amid Russian Threats
Germanyis reportedly seriously considering investing €12 billion to acquire long-range missiles, as Berlin seeks to strengthen its military capabilities in response to growing tensions with Russia.
According to Western media reports, Germany has faced increasingly frequent security threats and warnings linked to Russia, particularly because of Berlin’s leading role in supporting Ukraine.
Within just two weeks, Germany has reportedly dealt with two security-related incidents. On Tuesday, August 4, authorities discovered a drone carrying explosives at Leipzig Airport. Then, on Friday, August 21, a cache of firearms was reportedly found near Berlin
Against this backdrop, the German government is increasingly assessing the need to expand its long-range strike capabilities, with officials reportedly viewing a major investment in missile systems as an important step toward strengthening the country’s deterrence and national security.
The reported €12 billion plan would represent a significant expansion of Germany’s military capabilities as Europe continues to prepare for a potentially prolonged confrontation with Russia.
Source: Zambian Observer — Read more
More to read
All Politics →
Hichilema urges Great Lakes region to prioritise conflict prevention, joint investments
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has urged the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) to shift its focus from conflict resolution to conflict prevention and increase regional investment to address the economic causes of instability. Hichilema said the factors that led to the establishment…
HH Urges Great Lakes Leaders to Tackle Conflict Causes
President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has challenged leaders in the Great Lakes Region to...
Moroccan government swift action on Madiha Khayr’s appointment reflects commitment to completing constitutional govt creation process
The Morocco’s Minister of Territorial Planning, Urbanism, Housing and City Policy and Government Spokesperson Samir Belfkih stated on Sunday October 18 , 2026 that the government’s swift action on Madiha Khayr’s appointment as Minister Delegate in charge of Professional Training and Qualification, as well as…