News

The Aviationist • Kai Greet

UK‑backed Eurofighter sale to Turkey — BAE to recognise £4.6bn as Starmer travels to finalise up to 40 jets

BAE Systems said it expects to recognise £4.6bn from a UK‑backed deal after Turkey bought 20 Eurofighter Typhoons. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has travelled to Ankara to finalise a broader agreement for the Turkish Air Force that could reach up to 40 jets.

2025-10-27T10:14:32.822175-07:00

Airbus

Germany signs Tranche 5 contract for 20 Eurofighter Typhoons; deliveries 2031–34

2025-10-15T07:04:57.214231-07:00

Reuters

Germany approves €3.75bn purchase of 20 Eurofighter Tranche 5 jets and backs EK variant development

2025-10-08T06:20:22.096825-07:00

Reuters

German Eurofighters from Laage intercept Russian Il-20M over Baltic Sea

2025-09-21T08:08:22.295496-07:00

News Timeline

armadainternational.com

Dassault Rafale surpasses Eurofighter with 322 export orders from eight countries Dassault's Rafale has overtaken the Eurofighter in global export orders, recording 322 confirmed fighters sold to eight countries. That total places the Rafale ahead of the Eurofighter in export tallies, a clear measurable shift in international combat aircraft procurement standings.

2025-12-23T19:04:59.630796-08:00

Dassault Rafale surpasses Eurofighter with 322 export orders from eight countries

Janes

Germany shifts Tornado's nuclear, strike and EW roles to Eurofighter and F‑35 as 2030 retirement nears Germany will transfer the Panavia Tornado's nuclear-delivery, strike and electronic-warfare capabilities to its Eurofighter Typhoon fleet and incoming Lockheed Martin F‑35A as it prepares to retire the Tornado by 2030. The plan fast-tracks weapons, systems and EW upgrades across Typhoon squadrons to preserve operational mission sets.

2025-11-05T22:46:46.902398-08:00

Germany shifts Tornado's nuclear, strike and EW roles to Eurofighter and F‑35 as 2030 retirement nears

The Aviationist

❗️

UK‑backed Eurofighter sale to Turkey — BAE to recognise £4.6bn as Starmer travels to finalise up to 40 jets BAE Systems said it expects to recognise £4.6bn from a UK‑backed deal after Turkey bought 20 Eurofighter Typhoons. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has travelled to Ankara to finalise a broader agreement for the Turkish Air Force that could reach up to 40 jets.

2025-10-27T10:14:32.822175-07:00

UK‑backed Eurofighter sale to Turkey — BAE to recognise £4.6bn as Starmer travels to finalise up to 40 jets

Air Data News

Turkey reportedly in talks to acquire used Eurofighter Typhoons from Qatar Turkey is negotiating with Qatar to acquire used Eurofighter Typhoon jets, the Turkish defence ministry confirmed. The discussions concern Qatar-operated Typhoons and come as Ankara pursues options to re-equip its air force with Western multi-role fighters, officials say.

2025-10-19T06:31:07.171619-07:00

Turkey reportedly in talks to acquire used Eurofighter Typhoons from Qatar

Airbus

❗️

Germany signs Tranche 5 contract for 20 Eurofighter Typhoons; deliveries 2031–34 Germany has formally signed a Tranche 5 contract for 20 Eurofighter Typhoons on Oct. 15, confirming an acquisition plan announced in mid‑2024. Airbus will build the jets at its Manching assembly plant; deliveries are scheduled 2031–2034 to replace part of the ageing Tornado fleet.

2025-10-15T07:04:57.214231-07:00

Germany signs Tranche 5 contract for 20 Eurofighter Typhoons; deliveries 2031–34

Reuters

Germany approves €3.75bn purchase of 20 Eurofighter Tranche 5 jets and backs EK variant development Germany's budget committee has authorised a €3.75 billion top‑up order for 20 Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 5 jets and approved development of the EK electronic‑warfare variant. The package is aimed at replacing ageing Tornado aircraft and strengthening Germany's airborne EW capability.

2025-10-08T06:20:22.096825-07:00

Germany approves €3.75bn purchase of 20 Eurofighter Tranche 5 jets and backs EK variant development

mrobusinesstoday.com

Kuwait extends Leonardo Eurofighter support contract through December 2029 The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defence has exercised an option to extend in‑service support for its Eurofighter Typhoon fleet, contracting Leonardo Aviation Services to provide integrated logistics support and training through December 2029. Leonardo remains prime contractor on Kuwait’s Eurofighter programme under the extension.

2025-09-25T22:53:26.073513-07:00

Kuwait extends Leonardo Eurofighter support contract through December 2029

The Aviationist

A320 ATRA fitted with Eurofighter nose enters IOC configuration to expand ECRS Mk.1 AESA radar flight tests Airbus has upgraded its A320 ATRA flight-testbed with a Eurofighter Typhoon nose and placed it into an IOC configuration to broaden flight testing of the ECRS Mk.1 AESA radar. The DLR-supported campaign will provide airborne validation of sensor performance ahead of Typhoon integration.

2025-09-23T04:07:23.352645-07:00

A320 ATRA fitted with Eurofighter nose enters IOC configuration to expand ECRS Mk.1 AESA radar flight tests

Menu

Eurofighter News

UK‑backed Eurofighter sale to Turkey — BAE to recognise £4.6bn as Starmer travels to finalise up to 40 jets

Germany signs Tranche 5 contract for 20 Eurofighter Typhoons; deliveries 2031–34

Germany approves €3.75bn purchase of 20 Eurofighter Tranche 5 jets and backs EK variant development

German Eurofighters from Laage intercept Russian Il-20M over Baltic Sea

News Timeline