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Eurofighter and NETMA sign contract to develop AMK upgrade to keep Typhoon viable to 2060

Eurofighter and NETMA have signed a contract to develop, test and certify an Aerodynamic Modification Kit (AMK) led by Airbus, BAE Systems and Leonardo. The AMK is designed to expand combat capability, enable carriage of heavier weapons and sustain Typhoon competitiveness through to 2060.

Discovered 2026-02-05T01:35:23.924408-08:00 | 2026-02-05T01:35:23.924408-08:00

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  • NETMA and Eurofighter have formalised a contract to develop, test and certify the Aerodynamic Modification Kit, with Airbus, BAE Systems and Leonardo leading the programme — a clear industrial commitment to an in-service capability upgrade.

  • The AMK is explicitly intended to expand combat capability, permit carriage of heavier weapons and extend Typhoon service life to 2060, preserving platform relevance as export competition intensifies (see export competition from rivals like the Rafale).

  • The upgrade secures continued operational utility for current Typhoon fleets rather than immediate replacement, reinforcing sustainment and capability investment priorities shown by recent Typhoon deployments (see recent Arctic Typhoon taskings).

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