Ukraine offers Germany mutually beneficial cooperation on Taurus – Zelenskyy
The purchase of Taurus missiles is a sensitive issue, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, emphasizing that such a deal would be beneficial not only to Ukraine but also to the German defense industry.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed the potential mutually beneficial cooperation between Ukraine and Germany regarding the purchase of Taurus missiles. Zelenskyy highlighted that such a deal would be advantageous for both nations, emphasizing Ukraine's experience with German IRIS-T air defense systems. The IRIS-T system has become a top competitor in the global market, costing between $600,000 to $1.5 million each.
In addition, Ukraine has addressed all problematic issues with the system, making it stronger through the testing that occurs during wartime.
Germany currently has a significant backlog of orders for Taurus missiles, with costs having increased dramatically due to the war. Zelenskyy explained that Ukraine's primary concern is countering Russian launchers, as the Americans were unable to provide anti-ballistic missiles for air defense. As a result, Ukraine has no choice but to destroy Russian launchers, which are causing significant damage to infrastructure.
Ukraine sought Taurus missiles to not only order but also to test them, as this would be beneficial for both countries.
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