Germany negotiates with Ukraine on joint production of 'Bars' cruise missile drones

Germany is negotiating with Ukraine on the joint production and procurement of 'Bars' cruise missile drones as part of an emergency effort to build a new missile arsenal, Bloomberg reports. Due to the risk of critical delays in American Tomahawk missile deliveries—potentially up to five years—Berlin is forced to seek alternatives within Europe to counter Russia strategically. According to the agency, Germany's Defense Ministry plans to purchase thousands of long-range missiles, allocating about 12 billion euros for the Bundeswehr's rearmament.