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Scholz announced an additional purchase of Eurofighter fighters.

Scholz announced an additional purchase of Eurofighter fighters.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced an additional purchase of 20 Eurofighter fighters on the Phoenix TV channel.

He stated this while speaking at the opening of the international aviation exhibition ILA Berlin on Wednesday. According to the chancellor, he intends to maintain and expand weapons production capacity.

“That is why during this legislative session we will order 20 Eurofighters, in addition to the 38 aircraft that are currently under development,” Scholz said.

His statement was broadcast live by the German television channel Phoenix.