Luftwaffe vulnerable. The stand-8 with 109 aircraft – Interia

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Only 8 of 109 German aircraft Eurofighter is in full readiness combat – gives service Defence24.

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Other machines have been grounded by delays in repairs and the lack of spare parts. 4 out of 8 aircraft which are in full combat readiness will go to the Estonian Ämari base within the Baltic Air Policing mission. The rest will remain in Germany.

is much better with the German helicopters. Defence24 reports that the state of full readiness is only 7 of 67 transport helicopter CH-53 and 5 of 33 machines NH-90. The reason for this is the same as in the case of aircraft.

Germany are struggling with other problems. Introduced a few years of the reform, restructuring of the army and properly functioning system of arms procurement has led to a reduction in the number of troops, the growth of discontent among persons within the service and the alleged inadequate security level of the Bundeswehr bases.