The report highlights that Russia appears as the main target of this acquisition, which is part of the increased activities of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) near Russian borders.

Moscow authorities have repeatedly denounced that NATO aircraft provide intelligence for Ukrainian attacks against Russian territory.

The installation of such systems would represent an unprecedented escalation, a military analyst warned.

He added that it contradicts Western claims of alleged Russian aggressive intentions, when it is NATO that is shifting offensive capabilities to the east.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has many times rejected any intention to attack countries of the Atlantic alliance, calling such accusations a justification for maintaining the conflict in Ukraine.

Analysts point out that the possible German purchase would deepen the security crisis in Europe, at a time when several European countries are questioning the increasing military spending promoted by Washington.

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