German Navy Successfully Tests Israeli LORA Ballistic Missile in North Atlantic
The German Navy conducted a successful live-fire trial of the Israeli-made LORA ballistic missile in the North Atlantic. The test occurred overnight between Ireland and Iceland, where two German frigates were deployed to fire the missile from the Sachsen-Anhalt frigate. This trial was conducted under the navy's Operational Experimentation program to evaluate the system before a potential procurement decision. The LORA missile, produced by Israel Aerospace Industries, has a-reported range of up to 500 kilometers. It provides Germany with a new long-range precision-strike option for both sea-to-shore and sea-to-sea engagements. Vice Admiral Jan Christian Kaack, the German Navy chief, stated that the test was a success and marked a new chapter in maritime defense readiness. The missile system was tested in a modular, containerized fit that does not require permanent hull modifications. Germany currently lacks ballistic missiles and is seeking to expand its long-range strike capacity to counter Russia. The successful test demonstrates the strategic partnership between Germany and Israel, which already provides several other defense systems to the German military.
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