The rise of Europeans to acquire a new ballistic missile

According to Isna, several European countries, including France and Germany, have expressed interest in a new land-based ballistic missile proposed by ArianeGroup, a French aerospace and defense engineering company.

The interest comes at a critical time as Europe seeks to fill a gap in its arsenal capable of striking targets deep in “enemy” soil, according to al-Mayadeen.

The company explained that the French Ministry of Defense has started discussions with Arianegroup about the system, noting that the missile is capable of hitting targets at a distance of more than 1,000 kilometers in a matter of minutes.

The company also added that it is in contact with the German government and provides information about the capabilities of this missile.

In response to Russian threats, Europe is considering the development of ballistic missiles

The moves come as several European countries, including Germany and France, have increased their defense spending since the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in 2022, after US President Donald Trump made clear that Europeans should expect a reduction in US military support in the future.

Russia’s increasing use of ballistic missiles has prompted some European countries to look for ways to strike deep into enemy territory.

Last month, Russia used its Orshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile in Ukraine for a second time, saying its speed of more than 10 times the speed of sound made it impossible to intercept.

In this context, French President Emmanuel Macron said last month that Europe should develop similar weapons to deter Russia and secure the continent.

He noted that the French budget has allocated up to one billion euros to its land-based ballistic missile program.

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