Inside Germany's roughly $14 billion plan to deter Russia with a new arsenal of deep-strike missiles — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/inside-germany-s-roughly-14-billion-plan-to-deter-russia-with-a-new-arsenal-of-deep-strike-missilesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Germany Plans 12 Billion Euro Deep-Strike Missile Programhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/inside-germany-s-roughly-14-billion-plan-to-deter-russia-with-a-new-arsenal-of-deep-strike-missileshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/inside-germany-s-roughly-14-billion-plan-to-deter-russia-with-a-new-arsenal-of-deep-strike-missiles#u47260Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:12:54 +0000Germany is establishing a missile program valued at 12 billion euros to deter Russia. The initiative focuses on developing a domestic arsenal of deep-strike capabilities, specifically cruise and hypersonic missiles. This investment aims to strengthen Germany's long-range strike capacity as a deterrent against Vladimir Putin. While the financial commitment is clear, the strategic outlook for Germany's long-range capabilities remains unsettled according to some analysts.Why it mattersThe program reflects a shift in German defense posture toward proactive deterrence. It follows increase