Germany authorizes funds for supersonic missile development Large-scale missile purchase

Germany's parliament has approved funding for the purchase of thousands of missiles and the development of a supersonic naval cruise missile, marking Berlin's first significant venture into modern naval missile development.

The initiative, which includes collaborating with Norway on the Tyrfing missile, is expected to cost around €650 million by 2033, Caliber.Az reports via foreign media.

Additionally, Germany has allocated funds for procuring up to 3,266 Brimstone 3 rockets for its Eurofighter fleet, further bolstering its military capabilities in response to geopolitical tensions, particularly in Eastern Europe.

Although Norway and its state-owned arms manufacturer Kongsberg will take a leading role, the German government expects to contribute about €650 million (US $695 million) to the project between now and 2033.

The contract, which is to conclude by August, will see Diehl Defence and MBDA perform work on the German side.

At least initially, Germany’s half will be funded from Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s special fund for the military.