Luftwaffe Cuts Back On Maintenance, Repairs

In order to save money, the German air force says it will reduce its maintenance and repair orders for the rest of the year, reports Defense News.

The service's Weapon System Command sent a letter to industry saying that only a limited number of individual orders could be expected through the end of 2010.

Unforeseen budget reductions for this year and following years forced the cuts, said the command.

Aircraft flying and operating hours will be reduced and reserves...