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Germany Successfully Tests Israeli LORA Ballistic Missile

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3 sources across 3 countries · Israel · United Kingdom · United States

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  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

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Germany successfully tested an Israeli ballistic missile in the North Atlantic, military officials announced on Wednesday. The weapon, identified as a LORA missile built by Israel Aerospace Industries, has a range of up to 500 kilometers. Navy chief Jan Christian Kaack stated that the test was a success and that the system's potential range exceeds anything the German military has seen before, marking a new chapter in deterrence and maritime defense readiness.

Germany currently possesses cruise missiles, such as the Taurus, but does not have ballistic missiles, which travel at higher speeds. The German government is pursuing the procurement of the LORA system while simultaneously working on the Taurus NEO, an upgraded cruise missile scheduled for production in 2029. The test occurred as Western powers seek long range weapons to counter perceived threats from Russia, following a recent incident where Berlin blamed Russia for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport.

In a separate development, the Drakon, which is the Israeli Navy's sixth purchased Dolphin 2 class submarine, departed Germany for Haifa.

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Outlets of this lean framed the event as a strategic move for deterrence and maritime readiness amid increased threats from Russia.

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