• The US announced deployments of new long-range fires weapons to Germany will start in 2026.
  • The capabilities will include the SM-6, Tomahawk, and developmental hypersonic weapons.
  • The war in Ukraine has shown a need for more deep-strike options.
  • hairynipple@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    4 months ago

    Germany vulnerable to Russia, really? Russia can barely take on Ukraine but now it’s a threat to Germany? Putting NATO missiles in Germany has more to do with US power projection than defense for Germany.

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        4 months ago

        I’m pretty sure they also know they would be flattened if they decide to nuke a European country

        • Flying Squid@lemmy.worldM
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          4 months ago

          Well as long as you’re pretty sure, I don’t think there’s anything for anyone to worry about.

          You do have the relevant experience and education when it comes to foreign relations and military strategy, right? Otherwise we might be putting our trust in the wrong person.