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East German Statement (Development of the East German Air Force)

11 Jan 1983
Description: This is a statement of the East German Ministry of Defense addressing the state and development of its air force. The statement was presented during the 15th session of the Warsaw Pact Committee of Defense Ministers in Prague in 1983. In the light of the increasing capabilities of the US and other NATO air forces, the East German Ministry of Defense argues in favor of modernizing its air force. The statement lists some of the lessons learned from the joint military exercises of the WP United Armed Forces.

Collection: Defense Ministers

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  • German (542 KB )
Document Type: Memorandum
Origin (Agency): East German Ministry of Defense
Sender: Heinz Hoffmann, East German Minister of Defense
Language of Original Document: German
Number of Pages: 8
Cold War Period: 1980s
Document Source: Federal Archives of Germany, Military Branch (BA-MA), Freiburg i. Br.
Call Number: DVW 1/71040

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