Tag: Eurofighter Typhoon
Denmark Downselects F-35 to Replace its Aging F-16s
The Danish Prime minister and defense minister Denmark confirmed today the Danish government recommendation to buy 27 F-35A Lightning II aircraft for the F-16A/B Fighter Replacement Program (FRP). Part of an ongoing process that began in 2005, the recent announcement reaffirms the Danish plan to buy the plane, following the downselection process through open competition.
System Upgrades are Turning the Typhoon into a Multi-Mission Eurofighter
Cassidian, EADS’ military division soon to be transformed into Airbus Defense and Space) celebrated last week the delivery of the 400s Typhoons jet fighter...
EADS: Seoul Could Benefit from Splitting Fighter Buy Between F-35, Typhoon
Typhoon has lost the bid offering 60 aircraft for the Government of South Korea. The Koreans initially favored the newest version of the Boeing...
Increased Operational Capabilities for Eurofighter Typhoon
Cassidian, the defence division of EADS, has successfully finalized its flight testing of the Eurofighter Typhoon Phase 1 Enhancements (P1E) programme. After an intensive...
Japan narrows F-X selection to F-35, Super Hornet F-18E/F Block II
Japan Self Defense Air Force future replacement of F-4J fighters (F-X) is becoming a head-to-head competition between the two American aerospace giants, Boeing and Lockheed martin, offering the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and an advanced variant F/A-18 Super Hornet. Tokyo is expected to make a decision next month. Besides the two fighters’ operational capabilities Japan is likely to give high marks for involvement of domestic companies.
Coalition Strike Fighters Show Different Taste for Weapons
A collection of photos released today by the U.K and French Ministries of Defense illustrate some of the armmament configurations used by tcoalition air...
Farnborough Review – Are Fighters Going Forward
Our first impressions from the Farnborough AirShow this year are that short termed, urgent requirements, have finally reached the air forces, traditionally known for...
Eurofighter Typhoon
Eurofighter Typhoon is an agile, highly maneuverable, twin-engine strike fighter, designed primarily for air superiority and air supremacy missions, with secondary attack capability. The...
€9 billion Awards Launch Typhoon Tranche 3 Procurement
NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency (NATMA) has awarded production contracts worth over €9 billion for Tranche 3 Typhoon fighter aircraft, to be produced by...
Norway Opts for F-35 Lightning II over Gripen NG as Future...
Despite being defeated against the F-35 in Norway, by merely contesting its claimed dominance Saab gained significant recognition in its Gripen NG, being a...
5th Generation Fighter Dominated by the US – at Farnborough 2008
At the airshow, Lockheed Martin’s senior F-22 Raptor test pilot Al Norman provided a play-by-play look at each maneuver the Raptor performed on opening...
New Prospects for the Typhoon and Gripen – Farnborough 2008
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Britain to deliver 72 Typhoons to Saudi-Arabia
The UK Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Government of Saudi Arabia has reached agreement with the UK Government to purchase 72 Eurofighter...
Italian Air Force Receives First Enhanced Typhoons
The first of the five block 5 Eurofighter Typhoons ordered for the Italian Air Force has entered into service. All five aircraft will be...
