Germany buys American missiles because they know Europe cannot defend itself. This kills any real push for EU army. US contractors win big while Germany pays for protection. Neutral days are over and dependency grows.
- Chancellor Merz seals deal for US Tomahawk cruise missiles.
- Weapons will station directly on German soil.
- Move closes strategic gap in European defenses.
- Germany says it still pursues own weapons systems.
- Shift marks move away from neutral stance to stronger US alignment.
Merz announces deal at NATO summit.
DW report https://www.dw.com/en/merz-germany-agreed-to-buy-tomahawk-missiles-at-nato-summit/a-77884596
Financial Times coverage https://www.ft.com/content/1a5e39e8-7291-4c29-bbe5-c95c9cddc566