The deployment of German forces could “occur very rapidly after mandating,” Wieker said. If approved the mission might become the largest foreign deployment of the Bundeswehr.
“From a military standpoint ISIS is currently the region's biggest threat,” he said.
Berlin plans to commit four to six Tornado jets mainly to provide intelligence support, as well as a frigate to help protect France’s Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier stationed in the Mediterranean.
“What is needed is information on the ground in order to use these forces effectively. For this purpose our Tornadoes can contribute a great deal,” he said.
According to Wieker, Germany is currently looking to deploy their planes either in Turkey or Jordan.
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