Germany is considering a €12 billion investment to acquire long-range cruise missiles, including Tomahawk-type weapons capable of striking targets over 1,500 kilometres away, according to internal Defence Ministry documents reported by Politico. The move comes after two security incidents in as many weeks — an explosive-laden drone found at Leipzig airport and a cache of firearms discovered near Berlin, both suspected to involve Russian intelligence services. Berlin's Defence Ministry has described the effort as an "absolute priority" for both Germany and NATO, with first missile deliveries expected in 2027 if funding is approved.