Debate about an “Iron Dome” for Germany

Israeli missile defense system

The federal government is considering a missile defense system based on the Israeli model.

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Berlin The Russian invasion of Ukraine has shown Europe its own vulnerability. Numerous countries want to invest more money in defense. Finally, Russia is also upgrading and investing in new types of hypersonic missiles, among other things.

Germany also wants to expand its defense capabilities. The federal government is now considering the purchase of a missile protection shield based on the Israeli “Iron Dome”. According to the media, defense politicians want to travel to Israel soon and find out about the system there,

But what exactly would Germany’s own “Iron Dome” bring? The most important questions and answers at a glance.

Does Germany need a new missile defense system?

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