Germany Plans Purchase of 600 Advanced Taurus Missiles

Defense Minister Boris Pistorius seeks funding for a €2.1 billion missile procurement, with deliveries expected by 2029.

Defense Minister Boris Pistorius aims to equip the Bundeswehr with 600 modern Taurus Neo missiles.
The project requires €350 million upfront in 2025, with the majority of costs incurred from 2029.
The Taurus missiles are designed to target high-value sites behind enemy lines, such as command bunkers and fuel depots.
Current Bundeswehr inventory includes 600 older Taurus models, highlighting the need for modernization.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz has repeatedly denied Ukraine's requests for Taurus missiles, maintaining a firm stance against their export.