Germany on the verge of closing air base in Niger
The German air base in Niamey, Niger, will no longer be operational as of August 31. The federal government has no intention of extending the German presence. (DW) The air…
Acting of former German military in China worries Berlin
(DW) For years, retired Bundeswehr pilots, hired by private companies, have been training Chinese military personnel. Germany fears that the practice puts defense secrets at risk. In the past, Germany…
NATO intercepts Russian military aircraft over the Baltic Sea
Germany’s Air Force says three Russian aircraft were traveling in international airspace without transponder signals, “on reconnaissance flights.” The German Air Force (Luftwaffe) reported on Wednesday (Apr. 26) that three…
Germany confirms purchase of 35 F-35 fighter jets from the US
"The Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support of the Bundeswehr has signed a purchase agreement with the United States Air Force for 35 F-35A Lightning II fighter…