Does Germany's secret ballistic missile test signal a shift in its defense strategy? | DW News

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Germany has quietly tested one of the most advanced long-range ballistic missiles ever considered for its arsenal. The launch of Israel Aerospace Industries' LORA missile system took place in the North Atlantic and was kept under wraps until the last moment. The test comes as Berlin prepares a reported €12 billion missile program and publicly accuses Russia of involvement in an attempted drone attack near Leipzig Airport. Is Germany entering a new era of long-range ballistic military deterrence? We break down what the LORA can do and what this signals for European security. DW speaks to Olaf Böhnke, Managing Director of Rasmussen Global, on Germany's shifting military strategy. Chapter Breakdown 0:00 Germany secretly tests long-range Israeli ballistic missile system 0:50 German government preparing 12 billion euro missile program according to documents obtained by POLITICO 1:18 LORA is a quasi-ballistic missile which can reach supersonic speeds, can strike targets at speeds faster t

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