Germany and Airbus sign an agreement for the Eurofighter Tranche 5
Germany has agreed to buy 20 Eurofighter planes from Airbus in the latest Tranche 5 configuration. The planes will be delivered between 2031 and 2034.
Tranche 1 News
Air
Air
Turkiye’s New-Old Eurofighter Dilemma Awaits Resolution
The claims that Turkiye will procure second-hand Eurofighter have not been explicitly denied by MoD sources, who responded, “Nothing is certain at the moment.”
Analysis
Air
Turkiye’s Eurofighter Deal: Is There a Second Path?
The equation surrounding the delivery of Eurofighter aircraft that Turkiye seeks to procure remains unsolved. Which Tranche? TurDef suggests another formula.
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
Modernisation
BAE Pays a Visit to Defence Minister Akar
TurDef has learned that a high-level British industrial team visited Turkiye in January to discuss the Eurofighter acquisition programme.
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