Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH CEO, Volker Paltzo, confirmed that an enhanced Eurofighter Typhoon would form a core part of any European future combat air system (FCAS), working hand in hand with any future European fighter programme – manned or unmanned.

The Luftwaffe EF2000 31+00 (GS077), known as ‘Ghost Tiger’, won the Best Painted Tiger Aircraft accolade at the annual Tiger Meet, held for the first time in Poland at 31st Tactical Air Base in Krzesiny from 14 – 25 May.

Supplier collaboration and innovation will be vital for the future success of the Eurofighter programme a special conference heard this May.

Eurofighter CEO Volker Paltzo confirmed that Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH has jointly submitted with Airbus Defence & Space their response to the German Government for the replacement of their Tornado fleet, arguing that Eurofighter is the perfect choice for Germany.

Eurofighters from Italy have been augmenting NATO’s Baltic Air Policing (BAP) mission.

First two new-build aircraft to be delivered in P1Eb FW configuration

A pilot’s-eye view from the combat aircraft’s cockpit

2017 has been a year to remember for Eurofighter Typhoon, with major contracts won, key milestones reached and strategic targets hit — all pointing to a bright future for the programme.

With the innovative Captor-E E-Scan radar and several new additions to the weapon system, the aircraft will put the Kuwait Air Force at the front-line of the fighter technology when the aircraft enters into service.

The Eurofighter consortium welcomes the news that the Government of Qatar and BAE Systems have entered into a contract for the supply of 24 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft.