{"id":23225,"date":"2024-06-06T00:03:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-05T21:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/?p=23225"},"modified":"2024-06-05T23:28:05","modified_gmt":"2024-06-05T20:28:05","slug":"germany-orders-20-eurofighter-combat-aircraft-adding-to-existing-fleet-of-38-jets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/germany-orders-20-eurofighter-combat-aircraft-adding-to-existing-fleet-of-38-jets\/","title":{"rendered":"Germany orders 20 Eurofighter combat aircraft, adding to existing fleet of 38 jets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>The German government has announced plans to purchase an additional 20 Eurofighter combat aircraft as the NATO member state increases defense spending amid Russia&#8217;s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The latest order would supplement the 38 fighter jets already under production for Germany.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The announcement was made on the opening day of the Berlin Air Show on June 5, 2024, highlighting the significant boost in Berlin\u2019s defense spending driven by Russia\u2019s war against Ukraine. This move aims to enhance Germany&#8217;s defense capabilities while supporting the regional aerospace industry, as stated by Chancellor Olaf Scholz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe 20 new Eurofighters will help aircraft manufacturer Airbus keep the production line humming \u2018continuously,\u2019\u201d said Scholz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Eurofighter welcomes Germany announcement to expand Eurofighter Fleet! \ud83d\ude80<br><br>Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced the purchase of 20 additional Eurofighter jets, reinforcing Germany\u2019s commitment to NATO and bolstering European defence capabilities.<br><br> \u201cToday\u2019s announcement from the\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/rBgVNcSbLq\">pic.twitter.com\/rBgVNcSbLq<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Eurofighter Typhoon (@eurofighter) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/eurofighter\/status\/1798324080761860548?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 5, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>The order would provide a substantial boost to the German and European aerospace sector, which has seen a resurgence due to increased defense budgets. The 20 new Eurofighters, costing approximately $2.2 billion, will help maintain a continuous production line at Airbus, the manufacturer of the aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Boost for Aerospace industry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to domestic acquisitions, Scholz also hinted at export opportunities for the Eurofighter, developed in collaboration with the U.K., Italy, and Spain. Industry officials interpret this as a signal of potential sizable orders on the horizon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Eurofighter is already a key component of the air forces in Austria, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, and Qatar. Scholz announced additional &#8216;perspectives&#8217; on future exports of the jet, implying another significant batch might be forthcoming.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/German-Eurofighter.jpeg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"690\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/German-Eurofighter.jpeg?resize=690%2C370&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10932\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/German-Eurofighter.jpeg?w=690&amp;ssl=1 690w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/German-Eurofighter.jpeg?resize=300%2C161&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><sup>Eurofighter is currently the most modern European-built combat aircraft. (Image Credit: Airbus)<\/sup><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The export of Eurofighters to Middle Eastern countries like Qatar and Saudi Arabia remains a politically sensitive issue in Europe\u2019s regional political landscape due to the human rights violation allegations surrounding these countries. Germany&#8217;s stance has been to allow sales to Saudi Arabia through Britain, mitigating direct involvement while still participating in the broader market. This strategy aims to balance ethical concerns with economic and strategic interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Airbus is currently manufacturing 38 Eurofighters of the Quadriga configuration for the German Air Force. The project is valued at around $6 billion, with the final deliveries scheduled for 2030. At the same time, Germany is also collaborating with France and Spain on the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), an ambitious next-generation aircraft project. Despite the target date of 2040, there are indications that this timeline may extend, prompting Germany and France to upgrade their existing fleets of the Eurofighter and Rafale jets respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Berlin Air Show<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Berlin Air Show serves as a platform for German and European defense firms to showcase their efforts at a time of heightened national security threats and industrial revitalization. Germany\u2019s sudden decision to purchase additional Eurofighters reflects the country\u2019s strategic approach to national defense and industrial support. As Europe faces evolving security challenges, bolstering defense capabilities while navigating complex export dynamics remains crucial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"de\" dir=\"ltr\">Wir wollen eine starke Luft- und Raumfahrtbranche in Deutschland und Europa. Dazu geh\u00f6rt Planungssicherheit in der Verteidigungsindustrie. Deshalb sorgen wir f\u00fcr verl\u00e4ssliche Auftr\u00e4ge &#8211; auch mit der Bestellung von 20 weiteren Eurofightern noch in dieser Legislaturperiode. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ILA24?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ILA24<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/uyXSvdTSYu\">pic.twitter.com\/uyXSvdTSYu<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz (@Bundeskanzler) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Bundeskanzler\/status\/1798300549588353071?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 5, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe want a strong aerospace industry in Germany and Europe,\u201d Scholz said in a social media post following the inauguration of the Berlin Air Show. Scholz&#8217;s remarks underscore the significant step in Germany&#8217;s defense strategy, reinforcing the importance of maintaining a strong and technologically advanced military force in an increasingly uncertain global landscape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The German government has announced plans to purchase an additional 20 Eurofighter combat aircraft as the NATO member state increases defense spending amid Russia&#8217;s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. 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