Germany has announced plans to acquire 600 examples of a new version of the Taurus air-launched conventional cruise missile, which would provide a major boost to the country’s long-range strike capabilities. Unclear is whether the Taurus Neo purchase might finally see approval for the transfer of older Taurus KEPD 350 weapons to Ukraine, with Berlin so far having blocked such a move despite Kyiv’s requests for them. Even if Ukraine gets its wish, it will be a long time before the Taurus Neo comes online, potentially freeing up older KEPD 350 versions, News.Az reports citing foreign media.
The South Korean Air Force has carried out live-fire drills featuring the long-range air-to-surface Taurus missile, marking the first such exercise in seven years amid ongoing nuclear and missile threats from North Korea.
25 Oct 2024-22:58
