Long-range strike weapons plans for Europe risk bringing back one of the most dangerous aspects of the Cold War, arms control experts say

Wed, 07/17/2024 - 15:40

An Army Tactical Missile System is fired into the sky from the barren ground in Australia. — US soldiers launch the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) from the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS).
U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Dickson

The US and its allies have various plans to bolster their long-range weapons capabilities in Europe.
The moves replicate one of the most dangerous aspects of the Cold War, experts caution.
The renewed long-range strike arms race with Russia runs the risk of escalating tensions across Europe.

The US and some of its NATO allies are pushing ahead with plans to develop and field new long-range strike options in Europe as the Ukraine war highlights the combat value of these weapons and a lack of restrictions in this space gives way to new movement.