In the Air Force in Germany there is a shortage of aircraft, existing fleet of vehicles needs to be speedy modernization, Reuters reported statement by the Chief of the Air Staff Lieutenant-General Ingo Gerharttsa.
Speaking in the Bundestag before the deputies and industry representatives, General informed, that the Air Force fleet is in "poor condition" and for its resuscitation urgently need cash.
According Gerharttsa, appointed to the post for only about a month ago, He visited many airfields, He communicated with military and found, that currently the Bundeswehr faced a serious problem of fleet readiness.
The general said, that part of the machine can not fly because of the banal lack of spare parts, Eurofighter aircraft repair period increased to 14 months, which it is unacceptable.
Recall, Bundeswehr problems discussed in mid-June, Angela Merkel and Donald Trump. German Chancellor pointed, that if the United States refused to help allies, in the German armed forces, not only the lack of helicopters will soon be felt, aircraft and submarines, but also of small arms. She noted, that the German government is no real possibility of increased defense spending.
Earlier, Trump has repeatedly stated, Washington spends too much money on the support of European allies and urged them to increase military spending. According to political analysts, This issue will be central at the next NATO summit with the participation of US President. Meeting to be held in mid-July in Brussels.
