• Air Warfare

  UK MoD awards investment for full production of RAF’s Eurofighter Typhoon radar upgrade

  23rd January 2026

  The contract deal will enable the production and integration of the Eurofighter Typhoon’s new Eurofighter Common Radar System Mk 2 on part of the UK Royal Air Force’s fleet.

• Air Warfare

  Turkey finalises $7.2 billion deal with UK for 20 Eurofighter Typhoon jets

  28th October 2025

  The deal will include a weapons package alongside the aircraft, with deliveries expected from 2030.

• Air Warfare

  Germany signs contract for 20 Tranche 5 Eurofighters

  17th October 2025

  The aircraft will be delivered between 2031 and 2034 and will be upgraded with the latest electronic warfare capabilities to the EK configuration.

• Air Warfare

  Airbus to position Eurofighter Typhoon for Portugal’s F-16 replacement requirement

  28th October 2025

  The MoU with AED Cluster Portugal will see the two organisations work together on studies to create a pitch to replace the country’s current F-16 fleet.

• Air Warfare

  Will the Eurofighter Typhoon’s fight for new markets prevail?

  25th August 2025

  Poland and Turkey are often cited as potential fresh export opportunities for the Eurofighter Typhoon. But are the sales prospects realistic and what factors could tip the balance?

• Defence Notes

  UK faces cost of balancing defensive capabilities abroad as Iran conflict widens

  11th March 2026

  The UK has recently deployed a Type 45 destroyer to Cyprus and has bolstered its presence in the Middle East in recent weeks with supporting air power to protect neighbouring countries’ air defences.

• Air Warfare

  Forecast $21.9 billion light attack and trainer opportunities up for grabs as Leonardo lines up M-346

  18th March 2026

  The M-346 stands as a potential contender for various countries facing impending capability gaps due to ageing trainer aircraft, while it could also be selected as a cost-effective light fighter aircraft.

• Air Warfare

  European CCA programmes see progress as industry narrows in on key flight milestones

  17th March 2026

  European defence firms including Airbus, Helsing, General Atomics and Anduril are accelerating development and testing of collaborative combat aircraft to meet Germany’s loyal wingman requirement, targeting operational deployment by the end of the decade.

• Air Warfare

  Turkey moves step closer to Eurofighter purchase with UK and Germany agreements

  24th July 2025

  The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreement between the UK and Turkey has been welcomed by industry and governments, boosting confidence in a potential export sale and aid to kickstart more Typhoon production in the UK.

• Air Warfare

  Podcast: Critical Care episode 5 - Sustaining Europe’s frontline from Heidelberg

  18th December 2025

  As Europe ramps up defence investment in the wake of the Ukraine crisis, the spotlight is turning to how nations sustain their growing fleets.

• Air Warfare

  BAE Systems lauds Turkey-Typhoon talks, says “two to three” years to meet possible Eurofighter production ramp up

  31st July 2025

  The company saw a strong H1 2025 in terms of sales momentum and orders, with CEO Charles Woodburn noting that talks with Turkey on Eurofighter Typhoon were progressing “quickly”.

• Air Warfare

  MBDA and Lockheed move closer to F-35A Meteor flight tests

  5th December 2025

  Following the completion of successful ground tests, one more exercise remains before flight testing can begin.

• Air Warfare

  Eurofighter eyes mid-life upgrade for Typhoon jets, with production increase underway

  26th June 2025

  With roughly 80% of combat missions flown by Typhoons in Europe, the Eurofighter consortium is emphasising the continued relevance of its jet and wants to ramp up production to continue to deliver combat mass in light of a shifting geo-political world order.

• Air Warfare

  Union slams “self-sabotage” of UK government over Typhoon production

  8th July 2025

  The UK Ministry of Defence remains resolute that the Typhoon sits at the heart of the country’s air defence capabilities and is focused on the aircraft’s potential export orders, despite its continued focus on F-35 procurement.

• Air Warfare

  BAE Systems and Turkish Aerospace team up on UAS opportunities

  7th November 2025

  The two companies will work together to explore ways to collaborate on the development of uncrewed air systems.

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  Air: Radio and SATCOM | Typhoon Tranche 3A [Saudi Arabia]

  In June 2018, Saudi Arabia agreed to procure 48 Eurofighter Typhoon multirole fighter aircraft from BAE. The total procurement cost for 48 aircraft is estimated at ...

• Air: Helmet-mounted displays

  Air: Helmet-mounted displays | Typhoon Tranche 3A [Saudi Arabia]

  In June 2018, Saudi Arabia agreed to procure 48 Eurofighter Typhoon multirole fighter aircraft from BAE. The total procurement cost for 48 aircraft is estimated at ...

• Data links

  Data links | Typhoon Tranche 3A [Saudi Arabia]

  In June 2018, Saudi Arabia agreed to procure 48 Eurofighter Typhoon multirole fighter aircraft from BAE. The total procurement cost for 48 aircraft is estimated at ...

• Air: Head-up displays

  Air: Head-up displays | Typhoon Tranche 3A [Saudi Arabia]

  In June 2018, Saudi Arabia agreed to procure 48 Eurofighter Typhoon multirole fighter aircraft from BAE. The total procurement cost for 48 aircraft is estimated at ...

• Transponders and IFF

  Transponders and IFF | Typhoon Tranche 3A [Saudi Arabia]

  In June 2018, Saudi Arabia agreed to procure 48 Eurofighter Typhoon multirole fighter aircraft from BAE. The total procurement cost for 48 aircraft is estimated at ...

• Fighter - electronic warfare

  Jamming and Escort Electronic Attack Aircraft (luWES) [Germany]

  Programme Background According to earlier reports, Berlin had earlier decided to procure 15 EA-18G Growlers over the Eurofighter Typhoon ECR concept, which is expected to be ...

• Fighter - multirole

  F-18 Replacement Phase II/Project Halcon II [Spain]

  Programme Background The Spanish Air Force began requirements assessments, although potential suppliers, including Boeing (F/A-18E/F), Lockheed Martin (F-35), and Airbus-BAE-Leonardo (Eurofighter Typhoon), are already engaged ...

• Fighter - multirole

  Project Quadriga [Germany]

  Programme Background Under Project Quadriga, Berlin is seeking a replacement for its 33 Typhoon Tranche 1. Furthermore, Germany is offering its Tranche 1 fleet to ...

• Fighter - multirole

  Additional Eurofighter Procurement [Italy]

  Programme Background Requirements The Italian Air Force has identified a capability gap that will coincide with the retirement of the Eurofighter Tranche 1 (starting from 2028) ...

• Fighter - multirole

  Eurofighter Typhoon First-Batch [Türkiye]

  Programme Background Requirement The Turkish Air Force has operated two main fighter platforms, the F-16 and F-4, for several decades. As older F-16 airframes and ...

• Fighter - multirole

  Eurofighter Typhoon [Egypt]

  Programme Background As part of a broader arms package, Italy and Egypt have been in discussions regarding the latter's possible procurement of the Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  Air: Radio and SATCOM | Eurofighter Typhoon First-Batch [Türkiye]

  The Turkish Air Force is modernising its fleet, focusing on Eurofighter Typhoons to complement its F-16s and the in-development Kaan fighter. Türkiye plans to acquire ...

• Data links

  Data links | Eurofighter Typhoon First-Batch [Türkiye]

  The Turkish Air Force is modernising its fleet, focusing on Eurofighter Typhoons to complement its F-16s and the in-development Kaan fighter. Türkiye plans to acquire ...

• Air: Helmet-mounted displays

  Air: Helmet-mounted displays | Eurofighter Typhoon First-Batch [Türkiye]

  The Turkish Air Force is modernising its fleet, focusing on Eurofighter Typhoons to complement its F-16s and the in-development Kaan fighter. Türkiye plans to acquire ...

• Air: Head-up displays

  Air: Head-up displays | Eurofighter Typhoon First-Batch [Türkiye]

  The Turkish Air Force is modernising its fleet, focusing on Eurofighter Typhoons to complement its F-16s and the in-development Kaan fighter. Türkiye plans to acquire ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Air: air combat simulators

  Eurofighter Typhoon ASTA

  CAE’s Medallion-6000 visual system is used for the Eurofighter Aircrew Synthetic Training Aids (ASTA) programme. In Germany, CAE was awarded a contract in 2014 to ...

• Fighter - multirole

  Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 4/4+

  The Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 4 is the latest variant of the Typhoon multirole fighter aircraft family, fitted with the latest phase three enhancements and the CAPTOR E ...

• Air: Integrated Defensive Systems

  Praetorian DASS

  The Praetorian Defensive Aids Sub-System (DASS) for the Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft provides protection against air-to-air and surface-to-air threats. It integrates an Electronic Support Measure ...

• Fighter - electronic warfare

  Eurofighter EK (Electronic Combat)

  The Eurofighter EK is the  jamming and escort electronic attack version of the Eurofighter fighter jet. Developed by Airbus and incorporating Saab's Arexis EW suite ...

• Fighter - multirole

  Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 3A (Block 20, 25, 25C)

  The Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 3A is the latest variant of the Typhoon multirole fighter aircraft family. Under the Tranche 3A contract signed in 2009, a total ...

• Fighter - multirole

  Eurofighter Tranche 5

  The Eurofighter Tranche 5 is set to be the newest variant of the Typhoon family of multi-role fighters.  The fifth-generation aircraft will not undergo a significant ...

• Air: fixed-wing flight simulators

  Eurofighter FTD

  The Eurofighter Flight Training Device (FTD) provides initial and recurrent training to Eurofighter Typhoon pilots. Consisting of a reproduction of the aircraft cockpit, virtual touchscreen ...

• Air: air combat simulators

  Typhoon Escape Trainer

  EDM produces full-scale high-fidelity crew escape and safety systems trainers for the Eurofighter Typhoon.

• Data links

  Data Links

  Wideband, long-range secure data links (C- and Ku-band) are available off the shelf for airborne use and adaptable to specific requirements, providing image transmission from ...

• Air: air combat simulators

  Eurofighter Typhoon ASTA

  Indra has assumed general management and the largest holding in Eurofighter Simulation Systems (ESS), the company responsible for the Eurofighter Typhoon Aircrew Synthetic Training Aids ...

• Fighter - multirole

  Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 1 (Block 1, 1B, 1C, 2, 2B ,5, 5A)

  Typhoon is a twin-engine multirole aircraft with forward canards and a delta wing. Development began in 1983 with France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK. ...

• Fixed wing aircraft engines

  EJ200

  Designed especially for the Eurofighter Typhoon multi-role aircraft, the EJ200 engine is currently being manufactured by an international collaboration between Rolls-Royce, Avio Aero, ITP Aero ...

• Air: chaff/flare/decoy systems

  ARIEL

  ARIEL is Leonardo's family of towed fibre optic radio frequency decoys. The equipment provides an effective off-board electronic countermeasure against all modern RF guided weapons, ...

• Transponders and IFF

  M425

  The M425 is a family of IFF transponders produced by Leonardo. Designed as a Mode 5/S capable, next-generation system, it is in service with the ...

• Air: Helmet-mounted displays

  Eurofighter HMSS

  Eurofighter Typhoon’s Helmet Mounted Symbology System (HMSS) provides pilots with enhanced situational awareness, data display and sensor/effector cueing. Developed by BAE Systems, it is in ...