Flight lessons of 20,000 Eurofighter without a coarser damage to people and machines were the opportunity for a sturdy hangar party with brass music and goulash at the Airsto air base in Zeltweg. But while two Eurofighers pulled their rounds in the sky, the conversations on the ground had long stopped the successor.
Because from 2032, according to the “air chief” general Major Promberger, the first new jets in Zeltweg would have to land that replaced the Eurofighter in phases – a decision should be made soon. The introduction of a new aircraft type, including purchasing, training of pilots and retraining of maintenance staff, takes seven to eight years.
Various successors to choose from
The European models of the Dassault Rafale models from France, Saab Gripen from Sweden, or a newer variant (“Tranche 4” instead of “Tranche 1”, which we are now flying) of the Eurofighter of the Airbus Consortium. But also the American Jet “F-35A”, which only had a much-up-up appearance at the AirPower Flight Show in September, was also mentioned as a possible next army jet, especially because neighboring countries such as Switzerland, the Czech Republic or Italy are currently buying the American.
At least in Switzerland, this decision is currently being questioned: do you want to buy very sensitive weapon systems from an America led by Trump that in the case of war from far from far away or limited? Do you not have to rely on European products that work when it comes to American interests?
“Europe must become more confident”
“In the decision about the next surplus for the armed forces, Trump is currently including,” said Minister Klaudia Tanner on the sidelines of the event in Zeltweg to the “Krone”. Although she does not want to exclude American planes, it is generally logical to become self -sufficient in Europe. The army wants 36 new jets, whether it stays with the high number, is open – we currently only have 15 Eurofighter.
Tanner does not expect any resistance from the coalition partners, after all, the follow -up decision for the Eurofighter is in the government program. “Everyone is behind it,” said the minister. In any case, Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler (Spö) had already announced that when defending “at a cost it is to be”.
Source: Krone
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