The German air force received a major capability boost from the Meteor air-to-air missile, featuring speeds over Mach 4, an effective range of around 200 km, and an active radar seeker for in-flight course updates, according to an X post by boris_beissner at an unspecified time between 9:15:40 AM and 9:45:30 AM UTC on February 2, 2026. The post from https://x.com/boris_beissner/status/2018028557306397094 highlights the missile's combination of high speed, long range, and advanced guidance as a significant enhancement for air force operations. No additional details on deployment timing or specific units were provided in sources during this 29-minute window. This development occurred independently of earlier reports on Russian reactions to Starlink restrictions, including Ukrainian activist Yuriy Sternenko's announcement signaling the end of Russian Starlink access between 8:15:45 AM and 9:15:35 AM UTC today.
