Berlin eyes purchase of Eurofighters, Patriot and IRIS-T SLM missiles, document shows


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  • Friday, 05 Sep 2025

A German Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon jet during an air display at the 55th International Paris Airshow at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France, June 18, 2025. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo

BERLIN (Reuters) -The German government plans to seek parliamentary approval for some 80 defence projects by the end of the year, including for the purchase of additional Eurofighter jets, Patriot and IRIS-T SLM missiles, according to a document seen by Reuters.

The document lists 81 defence projects that surpass the threshold of 25 million euros ($29 million), beyond which the purchases need to be approved by parliament's budget committee.

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