German Navy Conducts Firing with IAI’s Naval LORA Ballistic Missile

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   German Navy Fires IAI Naval LORA Ballistic Missile

   The German Navy completed a successful firing trial of Israel Aerospace Industries' Naval LORA ballistic missile system from a frigate. Officials confirmed the tests took place in the North Atlantic. This marks the first time the Bundeswehr Navy has tested a ballistic missile at sea. The weapon system provides a new long-range naval strike capability for German warships.

   Why it matters

   The deployment follows an attempted Russian drone attack, highlighting urgent security needs for European naval forces. Germany is pursuing the new capability following the North Atlantic trials. India also seeks the weapon for its fighter jets.

   What is confirmed

   • The German Navy successfully tested IAI's Naval LORA ballistic missile system from a frigate.
   • The tests took place in the North Atlantic.
   • This was the first time the Bundeswehr Navy tested a ballistic missile at sea.

   Still unconfirmed

   • India seeks the LORA ballistic missile for its fighter jets.

   What to watch next

   • Official announcements regarding the formal procurement of the Naval LORA system for the German fleet.
   • Further operational testing or deployment details from the German Navy.
   Sources used for this update (18)

   1. Reuters — Germany successfully tests Israeli ballistic missile, officials say
   2. navalnews.com — German Navy Conducts Firing with IAI’s Naval LORA Ballistic Missile
   3. EurAsian Times — Germany Just Fired an Israeli Ballistic Missile From a Frigate — a Weapon India Also Seeks for Its Fighter Jets
   4. Bloomberg.com — German Navy Tests Ballistic Missile for the First Time at Sea
   5. Daily Sabah — Germany tests Israeli missile after attempted Russian drone attack
   6. Defense Update — German Navy Tests the Israeli Ballistic Missile LORA
   7. Наша Ніва — Bundeswehr tested ballistic missile for the first time
   8. Defense Express — Does Germany Now Have 430-km-Range Naval LORA Ballistic Missiles to Strike russia From Sea?
   9. i24NEWS — German Navy Successfully Tests Israeli LORA Missile System In The North Atlantic
   10. EDR Magazine - European Defence Review — The Bundeswehr Navy completed a successful firing trial with IAI's LORA ballistic weapon system
   11. The Defense Post — German Navy Tests Israeli 430-Km Naval Lora Ballistic Missile
   12. Forces News — German navy fires Israeli ballistic missiles from frigate in landmark North Atlantic trial
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