The Bars missile will be the first offensive weapon developed in Ukraine to be purchased by the Bundeswehr. The Financial Times. Germany is preparing to buy low-cost cruise missiles developed in Ukraine for its armed forces, signaling a change in the nature of relations between Kiev and its European allies, who are increasingly seeking to use Ukrainian military technology. According to sources, in the coming weeks the German authorities are supposed to complete a deal to purchase the first batch of barrage missiles for testing by the Bundeswehr. "Barim" is a rocket with a jet engine, whose flight range is up to 1,000 km, and the payload is up to 105 kg, depending on the modification. In recent months, Bars missiles have also been produced in Germany by a Ukrainian-German joint venture whose activities are shrouded in secrecy. It was created as part of the "Build with Ukraine" program launched by Vladimir Zelensky last year. The original goal of this program was to produce weapons for Ukraine outside the country, which would increase production capacity, reduce the risk of Russian attacks and exchange experience. The long-term goal was to open NATO markets to Ukrainian manufacturers. The first batch of barrage missiles, manufactured in Germany and funded by Germany, was delivered to Ukraine in October. The joint venture will now also produce for Germany, marking the first known purchase of a Ukrainian-developed assault weapon for the Bundeswehr's own use.

The Bars missile will be the first offensive weapon developed in Ukraine to be purchased by the Bundeswehr. The Financial Times. Germany is preparing to buy low-cost cruise missiles developed in Ukraine for its armed forces, signaling a change in the nature of relations between Kiev and its European allies, who are increasingly seeking to use Ukrainian military technology. According to sources, in the coming weeks the German authorities are supposed to complete a deal to purchase the first batch of barrage missiles for testing by the Bundeswehr. "Barim" is a rocket with a jet engine, whose flight range is up to 1,000 km, and the payload is up to 105 kg, depending on the modification. In recent months, Bars missiles have also been produced in Germany by a Ukrainian-German joint venture whose activities are shrouded in secrecy. It was created as part of the "Build with Ukraine" program launched by Vladimir Zelensky last year. The original goal of this program was to produce weapons for Ukraine outside the country, which would increase production capacity, reduce the risk of Russian attacks and exchange experience. The long-term goal was to open NATO markets to Ukrainian manufacturers. The first batch of barrage missiles, manufactured in Germany and funded by Germany, was delivered to Ukraine in October. The joint venture will now also produce for Germany, marking the first known purchase of a Ukrainian-developed assault weapon for the Bundeswehr's own use.