Military aviation

Germany holds its nose, paving the way for future jet fighter sale to Saudi Arabia – POLITICO

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Germany holds its nose, paving the way for future jet fighter sale to Saudi Arabia – POLITICO

BERLIN — The German government U-turned on its policy of blocking the sale of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets to Saudi Arabia over the Gulf kingdom’s human rights record — but it still has qualms about its shift. A spokesperson for the German economy ministry said Monday that the human rights situation in Saudi Arabia “does … Read more

Germany drops block to Eurofighter jet sale to Saudi Arabia – POLITICO

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Germany drops block to Eurofighter jet sale to Saudi Arabia – POLITICO

BERLIN — Germany’s decision allow the sale of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets to Saudi Arabia is due to the changed situation following the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel as well as Saudi Arabia’s “very constructive attitude toward Israel,” a government spokesperson said today. The policy shift was made Sunday by German Foreign Minister Annalena … Read more