The four-nation Eurofighter consortium plans to increase production of the Typhoon fighter jet to 2028 aircraft per year from 30. That would more than double current production and will be supported by new orders from customers around the world, from Europe to the Middle East.
Increasing Production Capacity and Strategic Goals
Eurofighter CEO Jorge Tamarit Degenhardt, speaking to reporters at the Paris Airshow, said: “As new export orders start coming in, we are already eyeing a production rate of 30 aircraft.” The CEO shared that 14 of the fighter jets are currently being produced annually and plans are being made to reach 3 units per year in the next 20 years.
According to the report by Breaking Defense, Degenhardt emphasized the need to increase production rapidly, “Since these deliveries will occur over the next decade or decades, we need to continue this industrial efficiency increase by [developing] the best new manufacturing technologies and also strengthening our supply chain of 400 critical suppliers.” He used the expressions. This strategy aims to meet both current orders and create a solid production infrastructure that can meet potential future demands.
Export Campaigns in the Global Market
In addition to the current order for 729 Eurofighters, the consortium comprising Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK is targeting four main export campaigns to significantly increase production in the long term: Austria, Poland, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia.
Austria: The possibility of a future deal with Austria could take a step further as Vienna develops a procurement plan that could launch next year to replace its ageing Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 1 fighter jets, as recommended in a national defence report published earlier this year.
Poland: The procurement process, which pits Poland’s Eurofighter against Boeing’s F-15EX, is structured around the procurement of 32 new fighter jets. However, it is not yet clear when the decision on the aircraft selection will be made.
Turkey: On the Turkish front, it was reported that England had made an offer to supply aircraft to Ankara, and as a result, 40 aircraft It is stated that an agreement could be made. This potential agreement could play an important role in the modernization of Türkiye's air force.
Saudi Arabia: BAE Systems said last year it was in the process of collaborating with the UK government on a formal Statement of Requirements to support a potential new deal with Saudi Arabia. The country already operates a fleet of 2007 Eurofighters following an initial sales agreement with BAE in 72.
These expansion plans aim to increase Eurofighter's competitiveness in the global market and meet the demand for advanced technology combat aircraft.
