Germany faces defense 'capability gap' as US scraps Tomahawk deployment

Germany's Defense Minister, Boris Pistorius, has acknowledged a significant "capability gap" following the US decision not to deploy Tomahawk cruise missiles on German soil. This decision, stemming from an agreement made in 2024 between former US President Joe Biden and former Chancellor Olaf Scholz, was meant to serve as a temporary bridge until European nations could bolster their own security. The failure to secure the Tomahawks leaves Germany scrambling to find a solution to this void in its defense capabilities. Pistorius confirmed that Germany is collaborating with the United Kingdom and France on developing new precision strike systems, known as DPS (Deep Precision Strike), to address this vulnerability. While ideas exist to fill the gap, a concrete solution remains elusive. The minister also touched upon the potential withdrawal of 5,000 US soldiers from Germany, noting that official confirmation and details are still pending, but emphasized that NATO's deterrence capabilities would not be compromised. Pistorius reiterated his long-held view that European allies must be prepared for the US to increasingly focus on the Indo-Pacific, requiring Europe to shoulder more responsibility for its own security.

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