The UK and Germany are going to jointly develop a new “deep precision strike” weapon with a range of more than 1,200 miles, London said on May 15.
The move follows a commitment that the countries made to develop new weapons in a bilateral defense pact known as the Trinity House Agreement, signed in October 2024.
The weapons project was set to be jointly announced by British Defense Secretary John Healey and his German counterpart, Boris Pistorius, in Berlin later on May 15.
The new precision deep strike capability will be among the most advanced systems ever designed by the UK to safeguard the British public and reinforce NATO deterrence, while boosting the UK and European defense sectors, the UK’s defense ministry said in a May 15 statement.
Healy and Pistorius will also discuss a joint procurement program for Sting Ray torpedoes for P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft, to improve both countries’ ability to counter underwater threats.
Healey stated: “The UK and Germany have never been closer, and the Trinity House Agreement is already making a positive impact on our security and economy. This partnership is helping us make defence an engine for growth—creating jobs, boosting skills, and driving investment across the UK and Germany.
“In a more dangerous world, NATO and European allies stand united. Together with Germany, we’re leading the way in supporting Ukraine, defending NATO’s eastern flank, and jointly investing in next-generation capabilities.”
Britain was a founding member of NATO, joining the alliance in 1949, while West Germany joined in 1955 during the Cold War. East Germany became part of the alliance after German reunification in 1990.
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