Germany Tested A Ballistic Missile For The First Time

Preparations for the launch were carried out in secret.

The German Navy successfully tested an Israeli Lora (Long Range Attack) ballistic missile in the North Atlantic, according to Tagesspiegel. The launch took place on the night of September 2, for which two German frigates were deployed to the sea area between Ireland and Iceland. “I am very pleased with the result… From the perspective of defending Germany and our allies, this test marks a new chapter in deterrence and combat readiness at sea,” said German Navy Inspector Vice Admiral Jan Christian Kak.

Preparations for the launch were conducted in secret. The test took place just a few hours after German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt accused Russia of attempting to carry out a drone-based explosion at Leipzig Airport. The Lora, manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries, has a range of up to 500 km. If Berlin decides to purchase the system, it will become the first ballistic missile in the Bundeswehr’s arsenal. Such missiles differ from cruise missiles in that they have a significantly higher flight speed.

According to the manufacturer, the Lora is designed for high-precision strikes and is “capable of striking strategic targets deep within enemy territory from mobile or naval platforms.” It is claimed that any detected target within its range can be destroyed within ten minutes.

Currently, the Bundeswehr has approximately 600 German-Swedish Taurus cruise missiles with a range of over 500 km in service. They are launched from fighter jets. The missile is designed to strike fortified targets. It can reach speeds of up to 900 km/h and has a range of up to 500 km. At the same time, the Taurus flies at an extremely low altitude—about 50 meters—which makes it difficult for radar to detect. The Lora, on the other hand, climbs rapidly, then follows a ballistic trajectory, and finally heads toward the target at high speed and a steep angle.

The Bundeswehr faces a shortage of long-range, high-precision weapons. To deter Russia, the German government also intends to purchase Tomahawk missiles from the United States. An agreement to this effect was reached on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara on July 7. Tomahawk missiles have a range of up to 2,500 km, meaning they will be capable of striking targets within Russia. The straight-line distance from Moscow to Berlin is about 1,600 km.

At the same time, Germany is preparing a modernized version of the Taurus missile, with production scheduled to begin in 2029, and is working with its allies to develop new long-range missile systems for deployment in Europe.

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