Why a US startup wants to start mass production of cruise missiles in Germany | DW News

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US defense startup Covenant plans to build up to 5,000 long-range cruise missiles a year in eastern Germany. The Anthem missile is designed to be cheaper and easier to mass-p roduce than existing systems, reflecting a growing belief that future conflicts may require far larger stockpiles. Reports suggest Germany's Bundeswehr might want to purchase the missile. As Berlin and its allies rethink deterrence after the war in Ukraine, is the era of mass-produced long-range missiles just beginning? #Anthem #Covenant #Germany #missile #dwnews Chapters: 00:00 New missile to be produced in Germany 01:00 What we know about the weapon 01:25 Thomas Wiegold, Military analyst 02:15 Could Anthem be the next Tomahawk? 03:30 Why is Germany interested in them? 05:18 Weapon factories facing backlash 07:10 A step towards more European autonomy? For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Fac

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