Overview

• The US plans to station long-range missiles in Germany by 2026, including Tomahawk and hypersonic weapons.
• NATO allies France, Poland, Germany, and Italy are developing ground-launched missiles with ranges exceeding 500 kilometers.
• The moves follow the US withdrawal from the INF Treaty, citing Russian violations.
• Experts warn the deployments could lead to a new arms race reminiscent of the Cold War.
• Russia has vowed to respond to the missile threats with its own measures.