Typhon Missile Launcher
Type: Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
Domain: land
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin
Overview
Mid-Range Capability (MRC) land-based missile launcher system that Germany agreed to host on its territory beginning in 2026 as part of a bilateral agreement with the United States — the first deployment of US intermediate-range ground-based missiles in Europe since the INF Treaty era. The Typhon system launches both Tomahawk cruise missiles (1,600+ km range) and SM-6 multi-role missiles (370+ km range for anti-air, anti-ship, and land-attack). Mounted on a semi-trailer launcher derived from the Mk 41 VLS. The deployment is designed to close a capability gap against Russian intermediate-range missiles like the SSC-8 (9M729) and Iskander. Germany plans to develop an indigenous European long-range strike capability as a follow-on.
Technical Specifications
| missiles | Tomahawk (1,600+ km range), SM-6 (370+ km dual-role) |
|---|---|
| deployment | Temporary deployment; long-term plan uncertain |
| expected_ioc | 2026 (in Germany) |
| manufacturer | Lockheed Martin (USA) |
| launcher_type | TEL (Transporter Erector Launcher) |
Operators
- Germany
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