Europe's missile alliance: New long-range precision strike plan unveiled

[william]

Recently, the governments of France, Germany, and Poland announced a plan to develop long-range, precision-guided missiles jointly. This initiative stemmed from noticeable shortcomings during discussions about transferring weapons to Ukraine. The planned land-based missile, with a range of over 600 miles, is set to be the first of its kind in the European arsenal.
The LCM is expected to engage targets with meter-level precision, which means pinpoint accuracy with a warhead weighing 550-660 pounds (or even heavier). The range is expected to be substantial, enabling operations at the operational-strategic level. Unofficially, it is said to have a range of over 600 miles. A reduced radar signature and the option for low-altitude profile flight would ensure the missile's survivability. Like the NCM, the LCM is intended for synchronized attacks on a single target using multiple missiles (STOT, synchronized time-on-target). Ultimately, MBDA plans to offer interested countries' land forces a complete system consisting of a mission planning package, mobile launchers, and missiles.

Furthermore, a similar initiative is being carried out by MBDA, Safran, Thales, and ArianeGroup within the LRU (Lance-roquettes unitaires, unified rocket launchers) program. This work is expected to result in the development of ballistic or aero-ballistic missiles with a range of 300 miles or more. Such a missile would, in the future, be one of the tools for the French successor to the M270A1 launcher and the MLRS/ATACMS system in the French land forces.

Meanwhile, a consortium of Kongsberg, Diehl Defence, and MBDA Germany is set to develop the hypersonic 3SM Tyrfing cruise missile for Germany and Norway. Also under consideration is the delivery of a land-based variant of the NSM anti-ship missile, which would be launched from the Elbit PULS system launchers.

The Polish army is interested in acquiring a substantial number of missiles. If Warsaw does not possess nuclear weapons, effective deterrence must be ensured by the mass use of long-range weapons. Both aero-ballistic missiles and JASSM have their drawbacks. The former, which Poland purchased, have a range not exceeding 190 miles. The latter, in the ER version, have a range of almost 600 miles but are limited by their carriers. The Air Force is and will remain limited in number and may not be able to dedicate a significant number of aircraft for attacks on the enemy's rear.
Therefore, land-based cruise and ballistic missiles seem to be a reasonable solution, requiring sensible planning and appropriate financing. If successful, Polish generals could gain the most valuable tool in their arsenal. However, they are likely to be relatively few and would be reserved for striking precious targets: command centers, air defense and anti-missile systems, warehouses, and critical infrastructure.

At least seven countries are expected to join the ELSA program.

Europe's missile alliance: New long-range precision strike plan unveiled

Recently, the governments of France, Germany, and Poland announced a plan to develop long-range, precision-guided missi…

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[Ben Dhyani]

Putin threatens retaliation if US deploys long-range missiles in Germany

Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened to deploy missiles within striking distance of the West should the U.S. move forward with its missile deployment in Germany.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened to deploy missiles within striking distance of the West should the U.S. move forward with its missile deployment in Germany.
Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened a tit-for-tat response should Washington deploy long-range missiles in Germany, saying Moscow would answer by placing similar missiles within striking distance of the West.
In a speech on Sunday to mark Russian navy day, Putin accused the U.S. of escalating tensions, saying "we will take mirror measures to deploy, taking into account the actions of the United States, its satellites in Europe and in other regions of the world,” Reuters reported.

 

[Publius]

Putin threatens retaliation if US deploys long-range missiles in Germany

Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened to deploy missiles within striking distance of the West should the U.S. move forward with its missile deployment in Germany.

www.politico.eu

Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened to deploy missiles within striking distance of the West should the U.S. move forward with its missile deployment in Germany.
Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened a tit-for-tat response should Washington deploy long-range missiles in Germany, saying Moscow would answer by placing similar missiles within striking distance of the West.
In a speech on Sunday to mark Russian navy day, Putin accused the U.S. of escalating tensions, saying "we will take mirror measures to deploy, taking into account the actions of the United States, its satellites in Europe and in other regions of the world,” Reuters reported.

So what he’s redeploying to Kaliningrad? And does Germany really appreciate being called a satellite?