01/20/2024 – Translated from Ukrainian via Google and OFP
The German company Taurus Systems stated that they can quickly replenish stocks of Taurus cruise missiles in the event of an appropriate order. Thus, the manufacturer denied statements that Germany was allegedly unable to quickly restore its missile potential after the possible delivery of Taurus to Ukraine.
The corresponding statement was made by the head of Taurus Systems Joachim Knopf on the social network X on Friday, January 19, emphasizing that the rapid replenishment of missile reserves is not a problem at all. “In case of an appropriate order, the manufacturer is ready in the shortest possible time to both launch production of new Taurus missiles and modify existing ones,” he said.
Back in November, the manufacturing company MBDA , which owns Taurus Systems, stated that it was able to not only increase the production of Taurus missiles in the shortest possible time, but also simultaneously integrate new technical advances into them.
The parliamentary factions of the Greens and the Free Democratic Party have votes, as well as the bloc of Christian parties CDU/CSU, for the transfer of Taurus missiles to Kyiv, Deutsche Welle notes. However, at a vote in the Bundestag on January 17, the corresponding initiative was rejected. Of the 666 deputies present at the meeting, 485 voted “against”.
Earlier, defense expert of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) Johannes Arlt said that the German defense industry is allegedly not able to quickly replenish missile reserves if they are supplied to Ukraine.
In addition, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said that at the moment Berlin has transferred to Ukraine all the weapons and equipment “that it could.” To hand over more would mean going for broke and reducing one’s own defense capability, he said.
As OBOZ.UA reported:
– Recently, the Bundestag stated that in the event of a reduction in assistance to Ukraine from the United States, Germany will quickly respond to possible emergency situations. German deputies say that Ukrainians can be confident in the solidarity of the German people.
– On January 17, Germany announced a new aid package for Ukraine , which included ammunition for the Leopard 1 main battle tank, 24 armored personnel carriers, mine clearance materials and other weapons. In addition, the draft federal budget for 2024 provides for a double increase in military assistance to Ukraine.
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Of course, the supply issue for this missile is not a problem. I’m certain that the manufacturer would love to produce more … a lot more. The only hindrance is one clown called Scholz.
Right, Mr. Ofp, that had been another lame excuse from the Kanzleramt, to explain away the decision against delivering Taurus missiles. Good that this nonsense has been debunked now, Kudos to the CEO for daring to speak truth to power. Sad truth is, the company is for delivering those cruise missiles, a majority in the Bundestag supports it (even though government parties refused to override the Chancellor), the largest opposition party calls for that move, and propably even secretary of defense Pistorius and large parts of the Bundeswehr aren’t against it. It’s essentially really only Scholz who prevents this. He must be sh***ing his pants in fear of Putin.
Scholz probably shits his panties when a butterfly lands on his bald head.
“To hand over more would mean going for broke and reducing one’s own defense capability, he said.”
Defense of what? What do Germany need Taurus missiles for, who are they going to attack with them. Just hand them over, and get the popcorn out.
Scholz is essentially still a coward, despite Germany’s massive increase of military aid.
Oh, come on, foccusser, this ain’t about rational arguments at all, but only about Scholz’ irrational fear of Putin. He singlehandedly prevents the delivery, that’s the sad truth. It’s infuriating, but als long as he’s the Chancellor, he’s got the last word on it.
The votes against were because of wording, a revised version is being completed that is sure to pass as it does have a majority in favor of providing it to the AFU.
We’ll see. Many of those who voted against the measure did so not because they disagree in sending the Taurus to Ukraine, but because they didn’t want to vote against their boss.
No, Bill, from my German point of view, I have to object against your explanation. There was nothing wrong with that bill at all, the lawmakers of the government parties only voted against it because of pressure not to damage the standing of the Chancellor. To override his decision would most likely lead to a government crisis in the already shaky coalition. Theoretically, the Bundestag could replace Scholz with someone else, without the need for new elections, but so far nobody has dared to raise a challenge. Should this happen at all, the most likely replacement would be popular minister of defense Boris Pistorius. Let’s all cross fingers for him!
German politics is like its current social situation; precarious. At any rate, Scholz’s overblown fear of pootin is just the sort of ingredient that made it possible for this war to happen. Fear was part of the rat’s calculation to start the war. Fear will be in his calculation to expand it, if possible. A ruskie thrives from the fear he propagates. A ruskie withers away when he’s no longer feared. Strength is the herbicide against ruskie aggression. Scholz simply can’t comprehend this.
Thank you for your added insight Sir Gray, I’ll admit I haven’t read the bill but that was the impression I was getting from reports. Keeping my fingers crossed for positive changes.