Germany Purchases Norwegian Missiles for F-35 Fighter Jets
On the 19th, reporters learned that the weapon manufacturer Kongsberg announced that Germany has signed a procurement contract for air-launched cruise missiles worth approximately 324 million euros with Norway. Kongsberg stated: "In June 2025, Germany will become the fifth country to choose the Joint Strike Missile for its F-35 fighter jets. Now, Germany has signed a further missile delivery contract." This contract was signed in the form of an intergovernmental trade agreement between Norway and Germany.
Previously, Mercedes-Benz had expressed its intention to engage in military equipment production. Analysts pointed out that as the United States gradually shifts from protector to bystander, Europe is being forced to move from dependence to autonomous defense.
(CCTV reporter Li Changhao)
Germany signed a €324 million contract with Norway for air-launched cruise missiles to equip its F-35 fighter jets. This makes Germany the fifth nation to choose Joint Strike Missiles for the F-35. The agreement is part of a broader trend towards European defense autonomy amid changing U.S. involvement in European security.
- Germany signed a contract worth approximately €324 million with Norway for air-launched cruise missiles.
- Germany becomes the fifth country to select Joint Strike Missiles for its F-35 fighter jets.
- The contract is part of a bilateral trade agreement between Norway and Germany.
- The deal reflects a shift towards European defense autonomy as the U.S. reduces its protective role.