Germany plans to buy the US rocket system Typhon: Strengthen deterrence!

Germany plans to buy the US rocket system Typhon: Strengthen deterrence!

Deutschland - In Washington, Germany's Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has set a significant signal by announcing the potential purchase of the US weapon system Typhon. This system, which can fire rockets with an impressive range of around 2000 kilometers, is intended to serve to close an existing gap in the defense skills of Germany and Europe. Pistorius emphasizes that this project is exclusively about improving the deterrent ability, not an active use of the systems. The minister also emphasizes that this has been the first visit to the United States since President Donald Trump took office, and that the talks also had the US stationing medium-range missiles in Europe. According to Welt, the US defense minister Pete Hegseth has taken note of the request.

The specific design of the Typhon system provides for land-based launch ramps for various steering aircraft. Pistorius has already sent a request to the USA, and a purchase decision will be made as soon as the consent from Washington is available. The stationing of US weapons in Germany is also under discussion, while Germany is working on developing its own systems. This shows a clear trend towards strengthening military capacities in Europe, especially in view of the changing geopolitical landscape.

steps coordinated in uncertain times

The talks between Germany and the USA also addressed a possible deduction of US troops from Europe. A coordinated approach was guaranteed to ensure the security of all nations involved. Germany and the United States also prepare the delivery of two other Patriot air defense systems worth around two billion euros to Ukraine, a measure that is also financed by Germany, as Zeit reports.

These developments illustrate the ongoing arms race in Europe. Historical perspectives such as that of the Hessian Foundation for Peace and Conflict Research in their publication on the armaments race shed light on the dynamic interactions that exist between the armaments efforts of various countries. The strengthening of military strategies always has an impact on the geopolitical relationships between the countries with each other, which is why a common security strategy is becoming increasingly important. Prif emphasizes the need to deal with threat perceptions differentiated and to develop a sustainable security policy.