The launch took place on the night of September 2nd, with two German frigates deployed between Ireland and Iceland for this purpose.
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“I am very satisfied with the result… From the perspective of Germany and our allies’ defense, this test marks a new phase of deterrence and readiness at sea,” said Vice Admiral Jan Christian Kaack, Inspector of the German Navy.
Preparation for the launch was carried out secretly. The test took place just a few hours after Germany’s Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt accused Russia of attempting a drone explosion at Leipzig airport.
The range of the “Lora,” produced by the Israeli company Israel Aerospace Industries, reaches up to 500 km. If Berlin decides to acquire this system, it will be the first ballistic missile in the Bundeswehr’s arsenal. Such missiles differ from cruise missiles by a significantly higher flight speed.
According to the manufacturer, the “Lora” is designed for highly precise strikes and “can hit strategic targets deep in enemy territory, launched from mobile or naval platforms.” It is claimed that any detected target within range can be destroyed within ten minutes.
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Currently, the Bundeswehr is equipped with about 600 “Taurus” cruise missiles, which have a range exceeding 500 km. This missile is designed to hit fortified targets. It can fly at speeds up to 900 km/h and cover distances up to 500 km. The “Lora,” meanwhile, quickly ascends, then flies along a ballistic trajectory and finally descends steeply at high speed onto the target.
The Bundeswehr lacks long-range precision weapons. To deter Russia, the German government also plans to acquire “Tomahawk” missiles from the United States. The range of “Tomahawk” missiles reaches up to 2500 km, meaning they could hit targets deep inside Russia. The straight-line distance from Moscow to Berlin is about 1600 km.
At the same time, Germany is preparing an updated “Taurus” model, with production planned to start in 2029, and is also developing new long-range missile systems with allies, intended for deployment in Europe.
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