Eurofighter Eyes 200+ Jet Sales Worldwide
The Eurofighter consortium is pursuing new orders from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Austria, Portugal and Poland as it seeks to expand its global customer base.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Terrorism
The Eurofighter consortium shared an infographic at the International Fighter Conference in Munich showing potential sales of more than 200 multirole fighter jets worldwide. Airbus is leading a sales campaign with Portugal to replace its aging F-16 fleet.
Why it matters
The potential orders would add significant volume to the Eurofighter program and reflect competition with other fighter options such as the F-35, Gripen and Rafale. The outcome will shape which aircraft several air forces operate for years to come.
The consortium's infographic shows second-batch orders for Turkey and Saudi Arabia totaling 78 units, plus a possible 36-aircraft Austrian order. The customer breakdown for 86 or more aircraft has not been disclosed, and Poland's and Portugal's choices are still open.
The players
Airbus
Airbus is a major European aerospace company that leads the Eurofighter consortium's sales campaign with Portugal.
Eurofighter Consortium
The Eurofighter consortium is the multinational group of European manufacturers that builds and markets the Typhoon fighter jet.
The details
Portugal is replacing an aging F-16 fleet and is weighing the Eurofighter Typhoon against the F-35, Gripen and Rafale. Airbus will submit its comprehensive Portugal proposal by the end of this year, while Poland is considering acquiring 32 additional jets and could still choose more US F-35s.
Timeline
Last year: Leonardo and the Bangladesh air force signed a letter of intent.
2025: Turkey signed a $10.7 billion deal with the UK for 20 Typhoons.
September: Poland secured a $4 billion Foreign Military Financing loan from Washington.
End of this year: Airbus's Portugal proposal is expected to be formally submitted.
2028: Targeted production rate of 30 aircraft per year is set to begin.
Season Trajectory
The Eurofighter Typhoon program is competing with the F-35, Gripen and Rafale for replacement contracts in Portugal and Poland, a contest that will determine the program's export footprint through the late 2020s. Targeted production of 30 aircraft per year beginning in 2028 depends on converting these pending orders into firm contracts.
The pending contracts will determine which fighter jets several air forces operate for decades, affecting future maintenance and training requirements. Potential buyers are weighing price, delivery schedules and industrial partnership terms as they choose between the Eurofighter Typhoon and its competitors.
The takeaway
Large defense procurement decisions often hinge on political relationships and financing access as much as on aircraft performance. Watching the Portugal and Poland decisions will show how these competing fighter programs are positioned in the coming years.
What happens next
Airbus is expected to formally submit its comprehensive Portugal proposal by the end of this year.
Further reading
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