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NATO Begins Unprecedented Air Drill in ‘Show of Strength’

NATO began its largest ever air force deployment exercise in Europe, in a display of unity toward partners and potential threats.

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Germany Tells China to Stop Poaching Ex-Air Force Pilots

Germany asked China to stop recruiting former Luftwaffe pilots to train its own air force, fearing they could reveal NATO secrets.

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Germany’s Luftwaffe refuses delivery of two Airbus A400M transport aircraft

Germany's air force said it had refused delivery of two Airbus A400M transport aircraft over technical faults on some already operational planes

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US approves anti-radar missile sale to Germany via NATO procurement agency

The US State Department approved the sale to Germany of AGM-88E Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles via the NATO Support and Procurement Agency

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US approves $1.4 billion sale to Germany of 6 C-130, KC-130 aircraft for joint squadron in France

The U.S. State Department approved the $1.4 billion sale to Germany of 3 C-130 Super Hercules transport aircraft and 3 KC-130 tanker aircraft for a joint squadron based in France

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Germany eyes F-35 for Tornado replacement as Airbus unveils New Fighter concept

Germany needs an off-the-shelf, fifth generation aircraft to replace its fleet of Tornado fighter-bombers by 2025, the chief of staff of the air force said

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