German Air Force Pursues Reusable, Jet-Powered Deep-Strike Drone Amid Procurement Delays

Germany’s fast-track strike drone hunt has slowed as the Luftwaffe shortlist takes shape. The procurement effort has gained an extra review round involving three candidates for further evaluation. Germany’s push for a ‘Jagdbomberdrohne’ is part of the Luftwaffe’s Tornado transition and broader efforts to preserve deep-strike options. According to Harpunkt, the selection process may lead to a ‘Europeanized’ option based on a US prototype.