The German government plans to invest approximately €12 billion ($14 billion) to develop a new arsenal of long-range weapons aimed at deterring Russia, Politico reported. The initiative, described in the documents as a key priority for both Germany and NATO, aims to equip the German armed forces with the ability to strike targets hundreds or thousands of kilometers behind enemy lines.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official. The conventional, “below the nuclear threshold” capabilities would be used to target command posts, airfields, missile launchers, and supply hubs. The ministry’s strategy consists of a four-part plan. The first phase involves deploying a new, low-cost cruise missile starting in 2027. The second phase focuses on the United States, with an internal goal to achieve initial operational readiness of US Typhon launchers armed with Tomahawk missiles by the end of the decade, providing Berlin with a proven interim weapon. The final two phases of the plan involve the joint development of highly advanced weapon systems with the United Kingdom, slated for introduction by the middle of the next decade. According to the internal documents, the capacity building will require “nearly €12 billion” in state funds. The funding has not yet been approved but was submitted as part of the state budget planning process. A spokesperson for the German Defense Ministry declined to comment to Politico on the specific figures or individual programs, stating that the ministry will only comment after parliamentary review.