Bundeswehr signs new missile agreement

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Bundeswehr signs new missile agreement

The German Bundeswehr signed a new agreement for delivery of guided missiles.

The German Bundeswehr signed a new agreement for delivery of guided missiles.

The German Bundeswehr confirmed that it has entered into an agreement with EuroSpike GmbH for the delivery of a new round of MELLS guided missiles.

Eurospike GmbH is a joint venture between Rheinmetall, Diehl Defence and Rafael.

The agreement is for the delivery of an additional 666 MELLS missiles, with an accompanying 82 launch systems, and is valued at €88 million ($135 million).

It is expected that the deal will be completed between 2022 and 2024.

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Liam Garman

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