Eurofighter Typhoon Nations Progress Toward Upgrade Milestone

Eurofighter

Germany wants the P4E upgrade to give some of its Eurofighters a suppression and destruction of enemy air defenses capability, to take over the mission from the air force’s Tornado fleet.

Credit: Patrik BransmOller/German Defense Ministry
The four nations behind the Eurofighter Typhoon are putting together their wish lists for the latest upgrade to the combat aircraft. But the glacial pace of decision-making as well as what appears to be missing critical ingredients could harm the Euro-canard’s chances in future export campaigns...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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