Germany has placed an order for 20 new Eurofighter aircraft as part of efforts to enhance its national and NATO air defence capabilities. The aircraft will be assembled by Airbus at its facility in Manching, near Munich, with deliveries scheduled...
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Germany has placed an order for 20 new Eurofighter aircraft as part of efforts to enhance its national and NATO air defence capabilities. The aircraft will be assembled by Airbus at its facility in Manching, near Munich, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2031 and conclude in 2034.
“This new order is further proof of the Eurofighter’s importance to the German Air Force and the strategic role it plays in our country’s air defence and NATO capabilities,” said Mike Schoellhorn, CEO of Airbus Defence and Space. “The continued evolution of the Eurofighter serves as an essential technological and operational bridge to a Future Combat Air System (FCAS), ensuring a seamless transition to the next generation of air power. With these additional Eurofighters, Germany strengthens its ability to conduct surveillance of its airspace and secure NATO’s skies, supporting Germany in its role as a reliable partner for collective security.”
The new aircraft will feature updated sensors, including the latest electronic E-Scan radar. In addition, Airbus will enhance the German Eurofighter fleet’s electronic warfare capabilities by integrating Saab’s Arexis sensor suite into both existing and newly built aircraft. These upgrades are expected to expand the operational flexibility of the jets within the German Air Force.
The Eurofighter programme, jointly developed by Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom, remains Europe’s largest defence collaboration. It supports over 100,000 jobs across the continent, including about 25,000 in Germany through a network of 120 suppliers. With this latest order, nine countries have now procured more than 740 Eurofighters: Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, Austria, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Qatar.
The Eurofighter is expected to remain in German service until the 2060s. Within the framework of the FCAS initiative, planned to become operational from 2040, the combat jet will continue to operate in coordination with both manned and unmanned platforms to support future air missions.
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