Repercussions and Alternatives for the German Military
SWP Comment 2009/C 02, 15.02.2009, 4 Pages Research AreasThe A400M programme is in big trouble. Production has been stopped and there is no sign when the transporter might make its maiden flight or enter service. Manufacturer EADS and the states waiting to replace their transport fleets face huge extra costs while repercussions loom for German military operations. What solutions are available for maintaining Germany’s military airlift capacity?