Pentagon and NATO statements, official U.S. and German defense announcements

U.S. to Deploy SM-6, Tomahawk, and Hypersonic Weapons in Germany in 2026

Jul 10, 2024, 04:37 PM

The United States will begin deploying long-range weapons in Germany in 2026, according to a joint statement by the U.S. and Germany. The deployment will include SM-6 missiles, Tomahawk cruise missiles, and hypersonic weapons, which have significantly longer range than current land-based systems in Europe. This move is part of the U.S. Multi-Domain Task Force's plan for episodic deployments and is aimed at demonstrating the U.S. commitment to NATO and European defense. The decision, announced by the Pentagon and in a NATO statement, comes against the backdrop of the deteriorating security situation in Europe due to the war in Ukraine.