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German Navy successfully completes trial of Israeli-made naval Lora ballistic missile

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • The German Navy completed a dual trial of Israel Aerospace Industries’ Naval Lora ballistic missile during an operational experimentation exercise.
  • IAI said the missile followed its trajectory, navigated to the target and struck it precisely.
  • German and Israeli officials described the test as strengthening maritime deterrence, defense readiness and bilateral strategic cooperation.

The German Navy has completed a trial of Israel Aerospace Industries’ Naval Lora ballistic missile, with the weapon striking its target after following its planned trajectory, according to IAI.

was launched to its trajectory, navigated its course to the target, and hit it with utmost precision

— Israel Aerospace IndustriesIAI described the missile’s performance during the German Navy trial.

The dual launch took place Tuesday night as part of the German Navy’s Operational Experimentation program. IAI said the missile “was launched to its trajectory, navigated its course to the target, and hit it with utmost precision.”

made naval history

— Vice-Admiral Jan Christian KaackThe German naval chief described the successful launch.

German naval chief Vice-Admiral Jan Christian Kaack called the successful launch “naval history” and said he was “extremely pleased with this achievement.” He also described the missile’s potential range as exceeding “anything we have known before.”

I am extremely pleased with this achievement

— Vice-Admiral Jan Christian KaackKaack expressed his reaction to the trial.

Kaack said the test opened “a new chapter” in maritime deterrence and defense readiness for Germany and its allies. IAI Chairman Boaz Levy called the trial “an unprecedented achievement for IAI and the Israeli Ministry of Defense,” saying it demonstrated Israel’s technological strength and the countries’ cooperation. He linked the test to the deployment of the Arrow 3 system in Germany, describing both developments as strengthening Germany’s defense capabilities and the strategic partnership between Berlin and Jerusalem. IAI chief executive Guy Bar Lev also said the trial highlighted the two countries’ strategic cooperation.

This is an unprecedented achievement for IAI and the Israeli Ministry of Defense

— Boaz LevyThe IAI chairman characterized the test’s importance for Israel’s defense industry.
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