The Pentagon accelerates missile production and signs multi-billion-dollar contracts to restock Patriot, THAAD, and Tomahawk inventories following intense Middle East operations, despite White House denials of shortages.
EU militaries are increasing efforts to reduce reliance on US weaponry, evident at the NATO summit in Ankara. While short-term solutions like purchasing Tomahawks are being pursued, long-term goals include developing independent missile and drone systems like DECODER and IRIS², aiming for autonomy by the 2030s.
Germany's Defense Minister Boris Pistorius and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth have agreed on US authorization for Germany to purchase Tomahawk cruise missiles and Typhon land-based launchers, expected in August, with a letter of intent already signed.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a deal with the US to purchase and deploy Tomahawk cruise missiles in Germany. The move aims to bridge a strategic defense gap while Germany also works on developing its own European missile systems.
President Trump stated that US automakers like GM and Ford are discussing deals to manufacture weapons, including Patriot and Tomahawk missiles, to expand military output and replenish arsenals amid concerns over depleted stockpiles.
Iran has stated that a ceasefire is 'meaningless' following a reported overnight launch of Tomahawk missiles by the US on Iranian bases. Tehran claims to have retaliated with strikes on US bases.
President Trump threatened to "bomb the s***" out of Iran if it doesn't sign a peace deal and relinquish nuclear ambitions. The US fired 49 Tomahawk missiles after hostilities resumed. Iran retaliated with attacks on US assets and claimed to block shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
The US fired 49 Tomahawk missiles at Iran, escalating hostilities for a second day. Iran retaliated with strikes on US bases, causing Kuwait to temporarily close its airspace. The conflict is depleting the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
CENTCOM released video of 'self-defence strikes' against Iranian military targets, including surveillance systems and air defence sites. The operation involved 49 Tomahawk missiles and precision strikes, described by the US as a response to Iran's aggression.
Fox News reports that US forces, citing an interview with President Donald Trump, launched 49 Tomahawk cruise missiles at targets in Iran, some near Tehran. US fighter jets are also reportedly attacking radar and air defense systems in the country's southwest.
The Pentagon is canceling plans to deploy Tomahawk cruise missiles to Germany due to fears of Russian retaliation and depleted US missile stockpiles, as reported by Politico, citing European and US officials.
The Pentagon may cancel a plan to send Tomahawk missiles to Germany, fearing Russia will view it as an escalation. This reversal follows a long-planned agreement and impacts Germany's defense modernization efforts.
The US has informed Japan of significant delays in the delivery of Tomahawk cruise missiles, originally slated for 2028. This postponement, attributed to depleted ammunition stockpiles from Middle East operations, impacts Japan's strategy to counter China and is expected to accelerate domestic missile development.
Japan's planned acquisition of up to 400 US-made Tomahawk cruise missiles may be delayed by up to two years due to high consumption by the US and Israel in military operations against Iran. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin informed Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi of the potential delay.
The US has informed Japan of a potential delay of up to two years in the delivery of Tomahawk cruise missiles, according to a Financial Times report citing sources. The US military's significant consumption of missiles in operations against Iran is cited as a primary reason for the delay.
Europe fears US defense decisions, including troop withdrawals from Germany and force reviews in Poland, could lead to NATO's structural reconfiguration or reduced US participation, according to El Pais.
A Harvard Kennedy School expert estimates total US costs for the conflict with Iran could reach $1 trillion, considering long-term expenses for ammunition replenishment, equipment maintenance, social obligations, and economic impacts.
The US Army on Tuesday shot a Tomahawk missile from its Typhon Mid-Range Capability launcher system in the Philippines during a military exercise, marking the first time it has fired such a weapon since the system’s arrival in the country two years ago, which drew a rebuke from China. Built by Lockheed Martin, the Typhon system had been flown 13,000km (8,000 miles) from Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington state to Luzon in the Philippines as part of a military exercise called Salaknib and...
Germany will not receive long-range Tomahawk missiles from the US in the foreseeable future, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said Read Full Article at RT.com
