Airbus signals openness to two-fighter approach while Berlin reassesses sixth-generation ambitions

Additional beyond-visual-range weapons will replenish Luftwaffe stocks as focus grows on long-range air combat

Defense Ministry already has 35 jets on order but plans to expand the fleet, according to confidential documents

Acquisition includes advanced electronic warfare capabilities and extends operational life of the fleet until 2060

The announcement was made by Chancellor Olaf Scholz at the opening of ILA 2024 in Berlin. New order will add to 38 Airbus aircraft already contracted

Eurofighter RK fighters will replace the Tornados ECR in the role of Suppression of Enemy Air Defense (SEAD)

German Air Force decided to withdraw two four-engine official transport aircraft from service after one of the models had technical failures twice

Aircraft were inherited from East Germany and operated by the Luftwaffe after unification. In 2022, 23 of them made their way to the Polish Air Force

Parliament gave the go-ahead to earmark funds for deal with US manufacturer on Wednesday

Long-range aircraft, A321LR will be used for transport and medical evacuation; Luftwaffe has ordered two jets of the type