F-35 is Germany’s “preferred choice” to replace Tornado

Germany’s “preferred choice” to replace its aging Tornado fighter-bomber is the Lockheed Martin F-35, an official said at the International Fighter Conference on Nov. 8.

61st Fighter Squadron F-35 Lightning II
By United States Air Force [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

The Lightning II can satisfy most of Germany’s requirements and offer other benefits as well.