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Budget Breakdown: Germany’s Pedal-To-The-Metal Defense Spending Plan

Airbus A400M and Eurofighter Typhoons in flight

Germany has been growing its Airbus A400M and Eurofighter Typhoon fleets and is now looking at further expansion.

Credit: Christian Timmig/German Armed Forces

 

 

 

Craig Caffrey

Craig is the head of Aviation Week Network's defense data team responsible for managing the company’s defense databases and leading on related consultancy projects.

Robert Wall

Robert Wall is Executive Editor for Defense and Space. Based in London, he directs a team of military and space journalists across the U.S., Europe and Asia-Pacific.