German Eurofighter Top-Up Order To Bolster Development Fleet

Eurofighter
By replacing Tranche 1 Eurofighters with Tranche 4 versions, Germany hopes it can develop a more “uniform and flexible” fleet.
Credit: Kevin Schrief/German Air Force
Germany’s decision to top up its Eurofighter fleet not only will help to maintain production of the Euro-Canard combat aircraft to 2030 but also should secure the development of future capabilities. Bundled into Germany’s budgeted €5.4 billion ($6.4 billion) 38-strong Quadriga purchase—approved by...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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