The YJ-20 is particularly concerning for American defense planners because large US ships still have no reliable countermeasures against hypersonic weapons.

Although the US Navy has 11 nuclear-powered aircraft carriers in active service, only around half are deployed at any given time—with the rest in port or undergoing maintenance.

Berlin won't be alone in adopting the new Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 5 aircraft, as Italy and Spain are also on track to receive additional aircraft in the coming years.

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