The German government aims to persuade the U.S. to sell Tomahawk cruise missiles and associated Typhon ground-based launch systems. This initiative follows a previous request made by Germany in July, which has yet to receive a response from the U.S. The visit’s success may depend on Pistorius securing a meeting with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, amidst strained relations due to the ongoing conflict in Iran. Pistorius has highlighted a gap in Germany’s defense capabilities due to the U.S. withdrawal, emphasizing the need for interim solutions until Europe develops its own systems.