Chancellor Friedrich Merz informs Germany’s Bundestag that the country has reached an agreement with the United States to buy Tomahawk cruise missiles and to deploy them in Germany. According to Merz, the deal was agreed during a NATO summit in Ankara, where he says he reached agreement with Washington. He presents the procurement as closing a “strategic gap” in Germany’s defense. The reports say the proposed purchase involves US-supplied Tomahawk missiles and includes stationing them in Germany, aligning with broader defense planning within NATO. Both outlets describe Merz’s statement to parliament and his characterization of the agreement as a significant step for Germany’s security posture. The information provided focuses on the existence of the deal and the location of deployment, without detailing timelines, quantities, or financial terms in the accounts provided. Overall, the coverage centers on Merz’s parliamentary update and the claim that the agreement was finalized at the NATO summit in Ankara.