"German Government Approves Funds For A New Fighter Jet" Topic

"Germany has voted to pay €77.00 EUR million for the first prototypes of a "new generation fighter" for European armed forces. The country's defense minister has called it a concrete step towards European security.

Bundestag lawmakers approved on Wednesday the initial funds for a transnational project with France to create a new fighter jet and develop a program aimed at bringing together European military forces.

Representatives in German parliament's lower chamber signed-off on loans worth €77.00 EUR million ($83 million) to build the first sets of the "new generation fighter." France is expected to contribute the same amount…"
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The Germans and French have high hopes for this future fighter ….

What If the EU Got a Franco-German Stealth Fighter Superior to the F-35?

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Armand

What If the EU Got a Franco-German Stealth Fighter Superior to the F-35?

I would expect it will be better than the F-35 and the F-22, just as the planned British-Italian Tempest should be since they are newer designs incorporating newer technology.

But so what? Are we going to war with the EU?

Glup!…

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Armand

Hmmm, seems like a very small drop in the bucket for the funds needed to design such an expensive new aircraft.

I'm guessing that might fund a new scale model or three, and perhaps part of the landing gear.