RAF: Eurofighter Completes ECRS Mk2 Radar Ground Tests
Royal Air Force (RAF) stated that the Eurofighter Typhoon had reached another milestone; the ECRS Mk2 ground-based tests were completed.
Eurofighter News
Air
Sensors
Expo and Air Show
Air
Peru Eyes New Fighter Jets
Peru is evaluating various fighter jets to replace its ageing French Mirage 2000 and Russian MiG-29 fighter jets.
Air
Italy Replaces Typhoon Tranche 1 with 24 Tranche 4/5 Jets
The Italian Ministry of Defence is preparing to add 24 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets to replace the first series of Tranche 1 aircraft.
Air
Malaysia Considers Acquiring Russian Su-57 Jets
The Royal Malaysian Air Force seeks new jets to enhance its defence capabilities. The local media favours the Russian Su-57 as the strongest candidate.
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
Airbus Unveils Unmanned Fighter Concept in ILA2024
Airbus unveiled its unmanned fighter concept ‘Wingman’ during the ILA2024 exhibition held in Germany.
Air
Expo and Air Show
Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 5 Makes Appearance in ILA2024
Eurofighter Typhoon Fighter’s Tranche 5 variant has been put on display with its future payloads ranging from new munitions to remote carrier UAVs.
Air
Boeing F-15EX, the third competitor in Saudi Arabia
Boeing offers F-15EX to Saudi Arabia, competing with Rafale from France and Typhoon from the Eurofighter consortium.
Weapon / Missile
Spain Considers Adding Taurus to its Typhoon Arsenal
Spain is considering adding the German-made Taurus long-range cruise missile to its Typhoon fleet’s arsenal.
Air
Turkiye’s Interest in Eurofighter Continues
Turkish Minister of Defence Yaşar Güler has made statements regarding the process for Eurofighter fighter jets to CNN Türk.
Air
Country
Bilateral Relations
Güler Welcomes Eurofighter and Distances Himself from F-35
Turkish Defence Minister Yaşar Güler approached Eurofighter, implying they were not close to the F-35 program.
Air
Investment
Ammunition
Modernisation
U.S. Opens a New Page on Defence Industry with Turkiye
After the Turkish veto on Sweden’s NATO membership was lifted, U.S. officials showed interest in deepening U.S.-Turkiye defence industry relations.
Analysis
F-16: The Next Step Forward
Approved a $23 billion package of F-16s provides crucial progress for the fleet enhancement of the TuRAF. The focus shifts to the next steps.
Air
Expo and Air Show
Boeing Markets F-15EX to Saudia Arabia
Boeing markets F-15EX Eagle II aircraft to Saudia Arabia while the Kingdom tries to choose between Eurofighter and Rafale.
Air
Aside F-16, Turkiye is still Interested in Eurofighter
Turkiye is still interested in the Eurofighter Typhoon despite progress in purchasing F-16 Vipers from the U.S.
