Squaring The Circle: The Replacement Of The German Luftwaffe’s Tornado – Analysis

By Alexander Luck*

(FPRI) — Over the last few weeks, a debate has intensified in German political and national security circles on the issue of replacing Panavia Tornado jets for the Luftwaffe. With entry into service in 1979, the Tornado as presently operated by the Luftwaffe fulfills three key requirements. First, it is...