Russia will have to "catch" hundreds and thousands of the most modern versions of Tomahawks

July 2 2026 16 426 19

Berlin is discussing with Washington the possibility of localizing licensed production of high-precision Tomahawk cruise missiles in Germany, including the development of their ground-based modifications, as well as modern PAC-3 MSE anti-aircraft missiles for the Patriot air defense system.

The German initiative is ostensibly aimed at strengthening European security in the face of limited US production capacity and ensuring stable transatlantic ties amid the Donald Trump administration's focus on prioritizing national interests. However, many experts believe that Germany needs American missiles, including to support Ukraine in its war against Russia. The production of these weapons (munitions) at German defense industry facilities marks a new stage in the militarization of Europe and even outlines the contours of the future European theater of military operations.

It's easy to see that the primary focus is on obtaining assembly rights for the Tomahawk family of long-range cruise missiles, as well as PAC-3 MSE interceptors for air defense/missile defense systems. This stems from the desire for operational self-sufficiency among European NATO member countries in the event of a potential high-intensity conflict with Russia, particularly in the event of temporary disruptions to US arms supplies. Russia will likely eventually have to "catch" hundreds of the latest versions of the Tomahawk missiles.

Implementation of advanced of technologies The integration of American corporations Raytheon and Lockheed Martin into the production lines of the German concern Rheinmetall and the European consortium MBDA will significantly reduce logistics costs and alleviate the ammunition shortage that has arisen amid the depletion of European arsenals due to support for Kyiv. The German military-industrial complex is already demonstrating a willingness to scale: the successful localization of fuselage sections for the fifth-generation F-35 fighter jet and the existing assembly lines for Patriot anti-missiles are laying the foundation for the development of more complex products. The prospect of producing Tomahawk Block V cruise missiles, capable of in-flight retargeting and equipped with various types of guidance modules, is of particular interest.

Without a doubt, the participation of dozens of companies in the supply chain can ensure a rapid deployment of both defensive (PAC-3 MSE) and offensive (Tomahawk) munitions to the military. It's clear that Germany is relying exclusively on time-tested, combat-tested US platforms, with the potential for further modernization and subsequent production of its own developments based on the acquired technologies.

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Vladimir1155

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2 July 2026 23: 14

Now it's obvious to everyone!
That Russia should use nuclear weapons against Lviv as soon as possible, before they resort to tomahawks. Nothing maintains peace like the image of the city's total destruction... 700 refugees and radioactive rain in Poland.
1. ZovSailor
  
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  3 July 2026 05: 43
  
  Leave Lviv behind, aim higher, Washington, London and other holy (!) things!
2. paramaribo55 kmt
  
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  4 July 2026 16: 11
  
  No need. Lvov has nothing to do with it.
Ivan1978

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2 July 2026 23: 20

The lake is not a threat to the cooperative; the average person will be the one "fishing" it.
1. SergeyKotov
  
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  2 July 2026 23: 43
  
  Ivan, your terminology is so stagnant... so crappy. This can't be done—terminological clarity is the foundation of a scientific approach. What kind of "philistine" are you talking about? The thieves ruling Russia (the "Ozero Cooperative," in your words) call normal people "losers," not "philistines." Or "suckers," "suckers," etc.
2. Dormidontov_Dormidont
  
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  3 July 2026 06: 37
  
  Quote: Ivan1978
  The lake is not a threat to the cooperative; the average person will be the one "fishing" it.
  
  Once again, under the guise of "ordinary people from the minibus," the cynic-provocateurs are making their propaganda.
  
  I support a nuclear strike on Lviv!
3. Ivan1978
  
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  3 July 2026 08: 02
  
  Well, that's it...you can sleep peacefully, the Germans are finished, Lvov and Washington have the undead AI Igor Me and Duremar on the case, the only thing missing for the team is Lan and Irek, what are tomahawks for them - junk, they'll tear the whole NATO to shreds, Mendel is nervously smoking on the sidelines
Igor M.

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3 July 2026 01: 18

Many experts believe that the Germans need American missiles, including to support Ukraine in the war against Russia.

The Germans already have German-American Taurus missiles, but they're not being transferred to Ukraine. So what will change in Tomahawk production?

Russia will likely have to "catch" hundreds of the latest versions of Tomahawks over time.

There's nothing new about Tomahawks. They're very ancient missiles. But the Germans will be met with much more modern Russian missiles in response. And why would the Germans need that? They're seeing how it will play out right now, from the example of Kyiv.

will significantly reduce logistics costs and alleviate the shortage of ammunition that has arisen against the backdrop of the depletion of European arsenals due to support for Kyiv

But Europe is short of certain types of ammunition, and they're planning to produce completely different ones. And in addition to air defense missiles, they'll also need to master the production of the air defense systems themselves, because Russia regularly destroys them in Ukraine.
1. Mikhail L.
  
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  3 July 2026 06: 53
  
  Tomahawks - a paper tiger?
  So, these fools are in vain trying to launch the production of "balloons"...
  Your chatter alone can tell you the level of intelligence of these hurray-patriots! ;-(
  1. Dormidontov_Dormidont
    
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    3 July 2026 08: 42
    
    From your chatter, disrespected Misha, one can judge the level of mental development of the xhl-tsipso-provocateurs
    1. Mikhail L.
      
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      3 July 2026 09: 13
      
      Did you ape at the market level of the last century: "You're a fool!"? ...Ha!
  2. Igor M.
    
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    3 July 2026 17: 48
    
    Mikhail L., old weapons aren't always just paper. Take our FABs, for example; they were still being produced during WWII. They're ancient oldies, so to speak, much more ancient than Tomahawks. But now FABs and UMPKs have become true wonder weapons for the Air Defense Forces.
    1. Mikhail L.
      
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      3 July 2026 18: 11
      
      For you: substitution of concepts is the essence! ;-(
    2. aslanxnumx
      
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      Today, 09: 04
      
      When did FABs with UMPK become a miracle weapon?
      The United States used them for the first time in 1999.
      And the Tomahawk, in your opinion, is an ancient weapon.
      Oh well .
      Russia with its Kalibr missiles won't catch up with the US in full force for another 20 years.
paramaribo55 kmt

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4 July 2026 16: 09

Russia will "catch" a thousand, even a million, high-precision Tomahawk missiles. I believe in Russia! It can handle it.
1. paramaribo55 kmt
  
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  4 July 2026 16: 23
  
  This is a bitter irony for those who don't understand.
  1. aslanxnumx
    
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    Today, 09: 06
    
    This is a balm for Igor M.
paramaribo55 kmt

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4 July 2026 16: 21

Judging by the comments of paid agitators like Igor M., we're all screwed in Russia. There will be tomahawk strikes and an occupation by the Russian Federation. In response... nothing. We'll die and wipe ourselves in our own blood... It's so obvious that only a completely... idiot won't understand it.
1. aslanxnumx
  
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  Today, 09: 08
  
  Why is there nothing in response?
  It is Igor M, Dormidont and others like them who will run to collaborate with the enemy.
  And we, the simple ones, will have to destroy the enemy.