Germany plans to purchase Ukrainian-developed Bars missiles

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Germany is preparing to acquire a batch of Bars cruise missiles developed in Ukraine to expand its long-range strike capabilities. According to reports citing officials, an agreement could be finalized within the coming weeks. The initial deal would involve a small batch for technical trials by the Bundeswehr, scheduled for early 2027.

If these trials are successful, Germany may place follow-on orders for several hundred additional units. The Bars system, also referred to as ‘Schneeleopard’, is described as a hybrid between a cruise missile and an unmanned vehicle. It features jet propulsion, a range of up to 1,000 kilometers, and a payload capacity of up to 105 kilograms.

This potential acquisition marks the first known purchase of Ukrainian-developed offensive weaponry by the German military. The move is part of a broader effort by Berlin to strengthen European deterrence and modernize its arsenal through affordable, mass-producible technologies. Additionally, Germany is reportedly considering the purchase of the Anthem cruise missile produced by a US-based startup.

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Bars missile · Bundeswehr · Financial Times · Germany · Quantum WIY Industries · Ukraine

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[DISPUTED] The Bars drones can target locations at a depth of approximately 1,500 kilometers. www.fehmarn24.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.hna.de · www.kreiszeitung.de · www.tz.de
[● 6 SOURCES] Germany plans to purchase the Anthem cruise missile produced by a US startup. www.fehmarn24.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.hna.de · www.kreiszeitung.de · www.tz.de · +1 more
[● 15 SOURCES] Germany plans to acquire Bars drones, also known as ‘Schneeleopard’, developed by Quantum WIY Industries in Ukraine. www.fehmarn24.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.hna.de · www.kreiszeitung.de · www.tz.de · +10 more
[● 5 SOURCES] The Bars missile can carry a payload of up to 105 kilograms. tempo24.news · www.actualno.com · www.descopera.ro · zambianobserver.com · giaoducthoidai.vn
[● 4 SOURCES] The Bundeswehr plans to conduct technical trials of the Bars missile in early 2027. tempo24.news · www.actualno.com · www.descopera.ro · zambianobserver.com
[DISPUTED] The Bars missile has a range of up to 1,000 kilometers. tempo24.news · www.actualno.com · www.descopera.ro · zambianobserver.com · giaoducthoidai.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] The ‘Build with Ukraine’ program allows for the manufacturing of Ukrainian weaponry in Germany. www.descopera.ro
[● 4 SOURCES] The Bundeswehr plans to conduct technical trials of the Bars missiles in early 2027. giaoducthoidai.vn · tempo24.news · www.descopera.ro · zambianobserver.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Germany plans to finalize an agreement for an initial batch of Bars missiles in the coming weeks. giaoducthoidai.vn · tempo24.news · www.actualno.com · zambianobserver.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Successful trials could lead to orders for several hundred additional missiles. giaoducthoidai.vn · tempo24.news · www.descopera.ro · zambianobserver.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Bars missile system is described as a hybrid of a cruise missile and an unmanned vehicle. tempo24.news · zambianobserver.com
[● 8 SOURCES] Germany is also planning to purchase the Anthem cruise missile from a US startup. www.fehmarn24.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.hna.de · www.kreiszeitung.de · +3 more