Germany is planning to spend an estimated €3.4 billion on a system comprising Typhon launchers and Tomahawk cruise missiles…
While the number of launchers and missiles the German Army will procure has not yet been disclosed, the system is planned to be funded in 2027.
Through this procurement, the German Army will gain a ground-to-ground strike capability with a range of up to 2,500 kilometers.
Typhon is the U.S. Army’s ground-based Mid-Range Capability (MRC) system, capable of firing SM-6 and Tomahawk missiles.
The system provides long-range, ground-based precision strike capability through a structure consisting of 4 launchers, an operations center, and supporting elements.
Tomahawk is a long-range cruise missile capable of flying at high subsonic speeds and very low altitude, and is used in deep-strike missions against precision land targets.
The Tomahawk Block V configuration features enhanced navigation and communication capabilities, while different variants within the missile family can be employed against both land and maritime targets…