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  "id": 5048606,
  "title": "Germany successfully tests Israeli ballistic missile",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/germany-successfully-tests-israeli-ballistic-missile-5048606",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T07:59:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/09/02/germany-successfully-tests-israeli-ballistic-missile"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Germany successfully tested an Israeli LORA ballistic missile in the North Atlantic overnight, according to military officials on Wednesday. The test took place as Western powers seek to acquire long-range weapons to counter an increased threat from Russia. The LORA missile, built by Israel Aerospace Industries, has a range of up to 500 km and travels at higher speeds than the cruise missiles in Germany's arsenal, according to the defense ministry. This marks a new chapter in deterrence and maritime defense readiness for Germany and its allies, with the test demonstrating that the missile can successfully deploy. Germany is engaged in a number of multinational collaborations to develop long-range missiles and also exploring options to purchase such weapons. The country currently has about 600 Taurus cruise missiles with a range of over 500 km, which can be launched from fighter jets such as the Tornado, F-15, or F-18, designed to destroy targets behind enemy lines.",
  "summary": "The test came hours after Berlin blamed Russia for an attempted drone attack on Leipzig/Halle Airport last month and ordered measures in response.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Germany successfully tests Israeli ballistic missile",
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        "published": "2026-09-02T07:59:15.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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