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Germany Plans Massive Long-Range Military Buildup Including Israeli Cruise Missiles Against Russia

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By אסף רוזנצוייג

First reported by N12 · Aug 23, 2026

What happened

Germany is launching a nearly 12 billion euro military program to acquire long-range weapons, including Israeli cruise missiles, US Tomahawks, and advanced systems with the UK, to deter Russia and enable deep strikes into Russian territory.

  • 01Germany plans a 12 billion euro long-range weapons program to counter Russia.
  • 02An Israeli-made cruise missile from Covenant Industries may enter service by 2027.
  • 03Germany will acquire US Tomahawk missiles following a NATO agreement.
  • 04Advanced cruise and hypersonic missiles are being developed with the UK for mid-2030s deployment.
  • 05The program diversifies Germany's arsenal with cost-effective and advanced missile systems.
  • 06The buildup responds to threats of Russian strikes deep into NATO territory by decade's end.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
Vladimir Putin
OrganizationsGerman Ministry of Defense, Covenant Industries, NATO, Bundestag, Fire Point, Politico
PlacesGermany, Russia, Ukraine, United States, United Kingdom, Ankara

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

N12Center · HebrewAug 23, 2026
Germany Plans Massive Long-Range Military Buildup Including Israeli Cruise Missiles Against Russia
MakoCenter · HebrewAug 23, 2026
Germany Plans Massive Long-Range Military Buildup Including Israeli Cruise Missile

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