# German Navy announces first ‘secret’ tests of Israeli missiles from frigates

https://mins.news/en/item/44097

- TASS, 2026-09-03 16:37 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2182305

> The German Navy successfully fired two Israeli-made LORA long-range tactical missiles from two frigates in the North Atlantic waters between Ireland and Iceland, Commander-in-Chief Vice Admiral Jan Christian Kaack told DPA. Both missiles hit designated targets at sea. He called the launch historic and said it marked a new chapter for deterrence and naval readiness, while test data on performance and radar detectability is being analyzed.

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