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17th Jun 2024, 20:13
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced that Germany will purchase 20 additional Eurofighter jets amidst heightened tensions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to a press release.This announcement was made at the opening of the ILA Berlin Air Show.
“We will order 20 more Eurofighters before the end of this legislative session (scheduled for autumn 2025) — in addition to the 38 aircraft currently in the pipeline,” Chancellor Scholz stated, highlighting his strong commitment to maintaining and expanding arms production capacity.
He added that the order would provide certainty to Airbus and its suppliers.
Eurofighter CEO Giancarlo Mezzanatto welcomed the announcement, saying, “Today’s announcement from the German government is great news for the Eurofighter programme and our industry partners. It underlines Germany’s long-term commitment to the Eurofighter. Eurofighter Typhoon will be the backbone of Europe’s defence for decades to come.”
The Eurofighter Typhoon is a twin-engine, canard-delta wing, multirole fighter, manufactured by a consortium of Airbus, BAE Systems, and Leonardo.
The companies involved in the Eurofighter programme manage a supply chain employing more than 100,000 skilled individuals, enriching the technological capabilities of the entire European region, they’re keen to point out.
https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/germany-to-purchase-20-additional-typhoon-jets/
“We will order 20 more Eurofighters before the end of this legislative session (scheduled for autumn 2025) — in addition to the 38 aircraft currently in the pipeline,” Chancellor Scholz stated, highlighting his strong commitment to maintaining and expanding arms production capacity.
He added that the order would provide certainty to Airbus and its suppliers.
Eurofighter CEO Giancarlo Mezzanatto welcomed the announcement, saying, “Today’s announcement from the German government is great news for the Eurofighter programme and our industry partners. It underlines Germany’s long-term commitment to the Eurofighter. Eurofighter Typhoon will be the backbone of Europe’s defence for decades to come.”
The Eurofighter Typhoon is a twin-engine, canard-delta wing, multirole fighter, manufactured by a consortium of Airbus, BAE Systems, and Leonardo.
The companies involved in the Eurofighter programme manage a supply chain employing more than 100,000 skilled individuals, enriching the technological capabilities of the entire European region, they’re keen to point out.
https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/germany-to-purchase-20-additional-typhoon-jets/