German Air Force

Timber Express 2023

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Air Defender 23

Multinational air operation exercise in Europe
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6
worldwide operations
27.725
active soldiers
380
aircraft and helicopter

Two Eurofighters fly in close formation

Mission

The main task of the Air Force is to secure the airspace and air transport.

Soldiers of the Air Force lined up in front of Hambach Castle

Organization

Almost 28,000 soldiers serve in the German Air Force.

The Bundeswehr on Operations

At the moment, German soldiers are deployed in Europe, Asia and Africa, as well as in the Mediterranean.