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Kawasaki and Germany Team Up for Advanced Missile Engine

10/21/2025

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Kawasaki Heavy Industries (Japan) and Germany are collaborating to develop a next-generation turbofan engine for the Taurus air-launched cruise missile.
The partnership aims to enhance propulsion technology for NATO and Indo-Pacific allies.
A memorandum of understanding was signed in May 2025 to pursue high-efficiency propulsion and diversified defense supply chains.
The engine promises weight savings and improved fuel efficiency to support Germany's 600 Taurus NEO missiles by 2029.

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Story summary

Kawasaki Heavy Industries (Japan) and Germany are collaborating to develop a next-generation turbofan engine for the Taurus air-launched cruise missile.
The partnership aims to enhance propulsion technology for NATO and Indo-Pacific allies.
A memorandum of understanding was signed in May 2025 to pursue high-efficiency propulsion and diversified defense supply chains.
The engine promises weight savings and improved fuel efficiency to support Germany's 600 Taurus NEO missiles by 2029.