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Germany, Italy, UK: Joint air group planned

01 January 2001

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European operators of the Tornado have pledged to collaborate closely on the creation of an air group dedicated to the suppression of enemy air defence operations. A joint air group will be set up combining units, aircraft and crews from Germany, Italy and the UK. There will be joint training and flying operations. The move is a direct result of the 1999 air operations above Kosovo. The joint force can attack enemy air defence systems in operations in which the USA is not taking part according to a senior Luftwaffe officer.

Jane's Defence Weekly, 18.10.00. (Paul Beaver)

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