politics

May 5, 2026

Merz confirms Germany will not receive Tomahawk missiles anytime soon

Germany’s Merz says US Tomahawk missiles promised under Biden will not be stationed in Germany as tensions with Trump grow over the Iran war

Merz confirms Germany will not receive Tomahawk missiles anytime soon

TL;DR

  • Germany will not receive US Tomahawk long-range cruise missiles in the near future.
  • Chancellor Friedrich Merz cited inadequate US stockpiles as the reason for the delay.
  • This decision does not stem from Merz's dispute with former President Donald Trump.
  • The original plan, announced in July 2024, involved "episodic deployments" from the US Multi-Domain Task Force starting in 2026.
  • The US is reportedly facing depleted Tomahawk missile reserves, with over 850 used in the Iran conflict.
  • The Pentagon also announced the withdrawal of around 5,000 US troops from Germany.

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