The German government has renewed its efforts to acquire Tomahawk cruise missiles and Typhon ground-based launchers from the United States, the Financial Times (FT) reported, citing sources familiar with the German government's strategy.

Berlin hopes to persuade the Trump administration to agree to the sale of these systems. According to the FT, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is planning a trip to Washington to reiterate his proposal to acquire the long-range missile systems. However, the visit will only take place if Pistorius can secure a meeting with Pentagon Secretary Pete Hegseth. According to sources, the German side may be willing to increase spending to secure the deal.

These efforts come amid a complex situation with plans to deploy American missiles in Germany. Earlier in May, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that no Tomahawk missiles were expected from the United States to Germany. In the summer of 2024, the previous US administration and German leaders agreed to deploy American systems, including SM-6 missiles, Tomahawk missiles, and hypersonic weapons, in Germany beginning in 2026. However, the subsequent announcement of the withdrawal of 5 American troops from Germany jeopardized these plans.