Under threat, Germany is coming to senses.
Germany is seeking to buy a consignment of US F-35 fighter jets to replace its aging Tornado fleet, the German defense ministry has told parliament.
The decision comes after German Chancellor Olaf Scholz last month announced a massive boost in defense spending as the Ukraine conflict forces Berlin to reassess its foreign and defense policies.
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Announcing an increase in military spending, Chancellor Scholz said the German army would receive €100 billion ($113 billion) for investments and armament projects.
Germany plans to buy up to 35 of the planes, sources said.