Northrop and EADS in rescue call for Euro Hawk

The companies behind the Euro Hawk reconnaissance drones said that they hoped the German government would reconsider its decision to scrap its order for the aircraft over costs.

The German armed forces have one prototype Euro Hawk, which are built by Northrop Grumman and EADS, and are considering buying four more.

But the government in Berlin said this month that it would not go ahead with the deal because winning airworthiness certification for the drone would cost more than €500m.

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