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2022-03-15 Europe

Germany to Buy U.S.-Made F-35s to Replace Ageing Bombers

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Posted by Fred 2022-03-15 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11126 views ] Top

#1 "We reject arming the Bundeswehr with new, nuclear-capable combat jets," said Ali al-Dailami, the party's deputy defense front man.

....Now that there is a double-barreled Teutonic name if I've ever heard one.

And it's the Luftwaffe getting the -35s, not the Bundeswehr, you weapons-grade plum.

Mike

Posted by Mike Kozlowski 2022-03-15 07:05|| 2022-03-15 07:05|| Front Page Top

#2 during the Cold War it maintained bombers capable of carrying U.S. atomic bombs, some of which are stationed in Germany

Why didn't you think this up during the second world war itself you fucking idiots? Listen to Ali Allah ul Din whatever.

Posted by Cthulhu of Ryleh 2022-03-15 07:11|| 2022-03-15 07:11|| Front Page Top

#3 ...and missiles. 'Systems' were sold to allies. However, the warheads belong to the President of the United States, held by his minions (aka custodial teams) in the immediate area.

Posted by Procopius2k 2022-03-15 09:44|| 2022-03-15 09:44|| Front Page Top

#4 Germany would be in a lot better shape if they'd only kept in repair and training the Tornados and Eurofighters they already have.

Posted by Thing From Snowy Mountain 2022-03-15 11:21|| 2022-03-15 11:21|| Front Page Top

#5 "This in particular means there is no alternative but to choose the F-35."

Another win for the military-industrial-deep-state-consortium.

Posted by Bobby 2022-03-15 15:52|| 2022-03-15 15:52|| Front Page Top

#6 Good.

Posted by European Conservative 2022-03-15 16:48|| 2022-03-15 16:48|| Front Page Top

#7 US defense contractors are smiling at Putin's invasion.

Posted by ruprecht 2022-03-15 19:13|| 2022-03-15 19:13|| Front Page Top

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