Earlier, Germany ordered 35 F-35A, but – as German military origin Reuters said anonymously – it was wondered from the beginning whether this number was besides tiny and allowed to buy additional machines. It is not peculiarly surprising, given that the F-35A are sourced as successors to German fighters bombing the Tornado IDS, and these are inactive in service 85. The increase in F-35 purchases from 35 to 50 can so besides prove insufficient, although of course the fresh **airplane has much more opportunities. **
