German Lawmakers Approve Heron TP Armament and Eurofighter Radar Upgrade Among Six Bundeswehr Buys

Germany's Bundestag Budget Committee approved six Bundeswehr procurement projects on November 4, 2026, including additional Heron TP armament and upgraded radar hardware for Eurofighter Tranche 4 aircraft. The fighter package covers improved processing and power-supply components for the German-Spanish ECRS Mk1 electronically scanned radar, supporting the Quadriga fleet's sensor upgrade. Portable troposcatter communications equipment is also included among the approvals, which are financed through the defence budget under the parliamentary procedure for purchases exceeding €25 million. The ministry did not identify the new drone munitions, procurement quantities, individual contract values or delivery schedules.