Overview

• German and UK defense ministers formally announced the Deep Precision Strike project under the Trinity House agreement during a meeting in Berlin on May 15, 2025.
• The weapon, with a range of over 2,000 kilometers, is designed for deep strikes against military and critical infrastructure targets in adversarial territories.
• Both nations are strengthening anti-submarine warfare collaboration and discussing joint procurement of torpedoes for maritime reconnaissance aircraft.
• The project positions Germany and the UK as leaders in the European Long-Range Strike Approach (ELSA), an initiative supported by NATO allies.
• The initiative is expected to drive economic growth, create jobs, and foster technological innovation in both countries.