Britain and Germany Are Still Upgrading the Tornado
Upgrades could continue on other British platforms after 2019 retirement; Germany plan to operate the aircraft at least through 2025.
New British Defence Minister Michael Fallon with the Tornado deployment at RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus. A Litening III EO/IR targeting pod is visible on the aircraft in the background. (Photo: MoD Crown Copyright 2014)
New British Defence Minister Michael Fallon with the Tornado deployment at RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus. A Litening III EO/IR targeting pod is visible on the aircraft in the background. (Photo: MoD Crown Copyright 2014)