A military expert has expressed doubts about the feasibility of a joint missile production project proposed by Germany, France, Italy, and Poland.
Poland Lacks Missiles
Vasily Dandykin, a retired Russian Navy captain, shared his concerns in an interview with Lenta.ru, questioning the likelihood of success for this ambitious initiative.
"These are different countries with different military budgets and histories," Dandykin explained. "France is a self-sufficient country that produces a full range of weapons. Germany has advanced Taurus cruise missiles with a range of 500 kilometers. Poland, however, lacks significant missile development and relies on technology from other countries like South Korea and the USA."
Historical Challenges
Dandykin also pointed out the historical challenges of multinational military projects in Europe. "There have been many ideas to create something collectively, but aside from Airbus in civil aviation, not much has been achieved through joint efforts. The varying needs and capabilities of these countries make it difficult to see this project succeeding."
According to the German publication FAZ, the defense ministers of Germany, France, Italy, and Poland agreed at a NATO summit to develop a high-precision, long-range weapon system named Deep Precision Strike. This weapon could either be a cruise missile or a ballistic missile capable of reaching supersonic speeds.
Despite the ambitious goals, Dandykin remains skeptical, noting the complex nature of the collaboration. "It’s a diverse group with different expectations and capabilities. Achieving success in this project will be challenging," he concluded.
