Top German labor union, aerospace group calls for FCAS pullout in another blow to program
The longer industry problems persist, the greater the risk of delay or outright breakup for the Franco-German-Spanish fighter program.
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Eurofighter CEO says Turkish order could serve as ‘wake-up call’ for additional exports
One major upside for the consortium, should the wave of additional contracts arrive, is that the volume of export aircraft on order would be greater than those signed by the Eurofighter home nations of Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK.
Turkey inks deal for 20 Eurofighter Typhoon jets
“This landmark agreement with Türkiye is a win for British workers, a win for our defence industry, and a win for NATO security,” British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said.
Polish fighter buy on hold for planning doc, but F-35 order won’t be cut: General
“F-35 is a very crucial platform for the Polish air power projection concept. I don’t see any issues with that” contract going forward, said Maj. Gen. Cezary Wisniewski, deputy general commander of the Polish Armed Forces
Turkey and UK edge closer to Eurofighter fighter jet deal after MoU signing
The momentum toward an order builds off Turkish Minister of National Defence, Yasar Güler initially revealing in 2023 that talks were underway to buy 40 aircraft.
UK reveals future fighter demonstrator design, advances GCAP tech de-risking
An artist rendering of the demonstrator, set to fly for the first time in 2027, showcases a design complete with a single cockpit, twin engine, canted twin tail and delta wing blueprint.
GCAP partners name Edgewing joint venture to deliver next generation fighter
The naming of the JV arrives 12 months after industry showcased a new concept of the future fighter designed around a conventional delta wing shape, giving increased wingspan compared to previous iterations.
Eurofighter CEO hopes export push could lead to doubled production by 2028
Eurofighter is chiefly targeting four export campaigns to dramatically increase production long term: Austria, Poland, Turkey and Saudi Arabia.
Saab begins Arexis EW deliveries to Airbus for German Eurofighter Typhoons
“This [Arexis] is part of [the] Eurofighter program and Germany is now funding it, but any other Eurofighter customer, of course, could benefit from having it on board,” Mikael Corp, sales director of fighter electronic warfare at Saab, told Brea…
UK, French, and US jets successfully execute joint defense drill
Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoons, French Rafale, and US F-35 jets recently participated in a joint exercise aimed at responding to an attack on their main operating bases. The drill, part of Exercise Atlantic Trident, demonstrated the agility and adaptab…