As Germany cuts a deal on US missiles, Europe weighs up dependence on Washington

Germany is moving to acquire Tomahawk missiles to shore up its defense, despite European Union efforts to reduce dependence on American weapon systems. The purchase comes after a Franco-German tank manufacturer's stock listing stalled and a major European fighter jet program collapsed. RFI reports on the mounting pressure on Europe to develop independent military capacity.

Listen to this story

Hear this and more stories in a personalized audio briefing.

Open The Chonkerton