Eurofighter targets 200 additional aircraft sales
Eurofighter consortium outlines potential new orders from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and other nations.
The Brief
- Eurofighter seeks to sell over 200 additional fighter jets globally.
- Turkey and Saudi Arabia could order 78 more aircraft combined.
- Austria's potential 36-unit order would add to the total.
The Eurofighter consortium has outlined plans to sell more than 200 additional multirole fighter jets, according to an infographic shared during the International Fighter Conference. The document highlighted potential new deals with several countries.
Among the proposed orders, Turkey and Saudi Arabia are set to acquire a combined total of 78 aircraft. An additional 36 units could be added if Austria proceeds with a new order. Details on other potential buyers were not disclosed.
Portugal is evaluating the Eurofighter Typhoon as a replacement for its aging F-16 fleet. Airbus, which leads the consortium’s sales efforts, said the proposal is in its final stages and will be formally submitted by year’s end.
Poland is also considering a contract for 32 additional fighter jets, though it may opt for U.S. F-35s after securing a $4 billion Foreign Military Financing loan from Washington. Meanwhile, Bangladesh has engaged in talks with both Eurofighter and China over potential acquisitions.
The consortium reported an increase in potential exports, rising from 134 units in 2025 to over 200. Turkey’s $10.7 billion deal for 20 Typhoons in 2025 was cited as a key factor in this growth.
Currently, 60 aircraft are in production, with contracts in place with Spain, Germany, and Kuwait. Recent orders, including the Turkish deal, total 89 aircraft for future production. A production ramp-up to 30 aircraft per year is targeted for 2028, contingent on new export contracts.
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