Eurofighter Consortium Sees Potential for More Than 200 Additional Sales

The Eurofighter consortium presented a projection of more than 200 potential additional aircraft sales, with possible follow-on orders from Turkey and Saudi Arabia among the opportunities it identified.

Key details

• The consortium described potential follow-on orders from Turkey and Saudi Arabia totaling 78 aircraft.
• A possible Austrian order could add 36 aircraft.
• Airbus was preparing a proposal for Portugal to replace its F-16 fleet, with submission planned by year-end.
• Poland was considering 32 additional fighter aircraft and could also pursue more F-35s.
• Leonardo and Bangladesh’s air force signed a letter of intent to begin discussions about a possible Eurofighter deal.
• Turkey signed a deal with the United Kingdom in 2025 for 20 Eurofighter Typhoons, valued at $10.7 billion.
• Production included 60 aircraft, while orders for 89 more were awaiting future production.

Potential follow-on orders from Turkey and Saudi Arabia total 78 aircraft.

Why it matters

The potential customers span several stages, from a signed letter of intent in Bangladesh to Portugal’s proposal preparation and Poland’s consideration of additional fighters. Existing production and pending orders show that the consortium has aircraft commitments alongside its prospective sales opportunities.