Eurofighter Typhoon procurement

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On 4 August 2003, Germany accepted the first series production Eurofighter (GT003).Hoeveler, Wolfdietrich. [http://www.eurofighter.com/media/news0/news-detail/article/german-air-force-take-delivery-of-first-series-production-eurofighter.html "German Air Force take Delivery of First Series Production Eurofighter."] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120319052358/http://www.eurofighter.com/media/news0/news-detail/article/german-air-force-take-delivery-of-first-series-production-eurofighter.html|date=19 March 2012}} Eurofighter GmbH, 4 August 2003. Retrieved: 3 July 2011.

The final Tranche 3A aircraft was delivered in 2019.{{Cite web |last=Lake |first=Jon |title=New Beginnings for the Eurofighter Typhoon |url=https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2019-12-24/new-beginnings-eurofighter-typhoon |website=Aviation International News}}

As part of the replacement of the Tornado, Germany made several decisions:

• Replacement of the Tornado ECR: For this programme, the Eurofighter was in competition with the Boeing E/A-18G Groler.{{Cite web |last=Insinna |first=Valerie |date=2020-03-26 |title=Germany reportedly moving toward a split buy of Super Hornets, Growlers and Eurofighter Typhoons to replace Tornado jets |url=https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2020/03/26/germany-reportedly-moving-toward-a-split-buy-of-super-hornets-and-eurofighter-typhoons-to-replace-tornado-jets/ |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=Defense News |language=en}} For the SEAD, DEAD and electronic warfare missions, Germany decided to adapt 15 of its Typhoons in November 2023.{{Cite web |date=2023-11-29 |title=Airbus to make Eurofighter fit for electronic combat {{!}} Airbus |url=https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-11-airbus-to-make-eurofighter-fit-for-electronic-combat |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=www.airbus.com |language=en}} This new variant is known as the Eurofighter EK / ECR.{{Cite web |last=D'Urso |first=Stefano |date=2023-11-29 |title=Airbus Confirms Development of Eurofighter EK For Electronic Combat |url=https://theaviationist.com/2023/11/29/airbus-confirms-development-of-eurofighter-ek-for-electronic-combat/ |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=The Aviationist |language=en-US}}
• Replacement of the Tornado IDS and Eurofighter T1: A part of the fleet was replaced by 35 F-35A for the NATO nuclear deterrence mission.{{Cite web |last=Sprenger |first=Sebastian |date=2022-12-14 |title=Germany clinches $8 billion purchase of 35 F-35 aircraft from the US |url=https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2022/12/14/germany-clinches-8-billion-purchase-of-35-f-35-aircraft-from-the-us/ |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=Defense News |language=en}} The rest of the fleet will be replaced by the Eurofighter Quadriga. A first order was placed in 2020 for:{{Cite web |date=2021-10-28 |title=Airbus signs contract for 38 Eurofighters with Germany {{!}} Airbus |url=https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2020-11-airbus-signs-contract-for-38-eurofighters-with-germany |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=www.airbus.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=5 November 2020 |title=Germany approves billion-euro purchase of 38 Eurofighter jets |url=https://www.dw.com/en/germany-approves-billion-euro-purchase-of-38-eurofighter-jets/a-55513389 |access-date=2021-03-19 |work=Deutsche Welle |language=en-GB}}
• 30 single-seat Typhoon T4
• 8 twin-seat Typhoon T4

Italy operates the Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon.{{Cite web|url=https://www.eurofighter.com/about-us|title=Eurofighter Typhoon | The world's most advanced fighter jet|website=www.eurofighter.com}}

The final Tranche 3A aircraft was delivered in 2020.{{Cite web|url=https://www.airforce-technology.com/news/leonardo-delivers-eurofighter-typhoon-to-italian-air-force/|title=Leonardo delivers Eurofighter Typhoon to Italian Air Force|website=www.airforce-technology.com|date=26 October 2020}}

24 additional Eurofighter ordered in 2024 to replace the T1.{{Cite web |date=2024-12-23 |title=Italy signs new Eurofighter Typhoon contract as part of EUR 7.4 billion programme |url=https://defence-industry.eu/italy-signs-new-eurofighter-typhoon-contract-as-part-of-eur-7-4-billion-programme/ |access-date=2024-12-24 |language=en}}

In 2003, Spain took delivery of its first series production aircraft.Hoeveler, Wolfdietrich. [http://www.eurofighter.com/media/news0/news-detail/article/spanish-air-force-take-delivery-of-first-series-production-eurofighter.html "Spanish Air Force take Delivery of First Series Production Eurofighter."] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120319052417/http://www.eurofighter.com/media/news0/news-detail/article/spanish-air-force-take-delivery-of-first-series-production-eurofighter.html|date=19 March 2012}} Eurofighter GmbH, 5 September 2003. Retrieved: 3 July 2011.

The final Tranche 3A aircraft was delivered in 2019.

The Halcon programme was launched to replace the F/A-18 A/B of the Spanish Air Force:

• Halcon I: In November 2023, 20 Eurofighter T4 ordered.{{Cite web |last=Infodefensa.com |first=Revista Defensa |date=October 22, 2020 |title=Eurofighter presenta a España su oferta para sustituir los cazas F-18 de Canarias - Noticias Infodefensa España |url=https://www.infodefensa.com/es/2020/10/22/noticia-eurofighter-presenta-espana-oferta-sustituir-cazas-canarias.html |website=Infodefensa.com}}{{Cite web |title=ILA 2022: Spain signs for Halcon Eurofighters |url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/ila-2022-spain-signs-for-halcon-eurofighters |website=Janes.com}}{{Cite web |date=2024-03-26 |title=#EurofighterNextGen - Taking the Eurofighter to the next level {{!}} Airbus |url=https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/stories/2024-03-eurofighternextgen-taking-the-eurofighter-to-the-next-level |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=www.airbus.com |language=en}}
• Halcon II:
• November 2024, 25 Eurofighter T4+ ordered{{Cite web |date=2024-11-07 |title=25 Eurofighter pour l’Espagne ! |url=https://www.avianews.ch/post/25-eurofighter-pour-l-espagne |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Avia news |language=fr}}

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On 9 August 2007, the UK's Ministry of Defence reported that No. 11 Squadron RAF of the RAF, which stood up as a Typhoon squadron on 29 March 2007, had taken delivery of its first two multi-role Typhoons.[http://www.raf.mod.uk/organisation/11squadron.cfm "11 Squadron."] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006192251/http://www.raf.mod.uk/organisation/11squadron.cfm |date=6 October 2016}} Raf.mod.uk, 9 January 2007. Retrieved: 3 July 2011. The RAF Typhoons were declared combat ready in the air-to-ground role by 1 July 2008.{{cite web |url=http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/EquipmentAndLogistics/TyphoonProvesItsAirsurfaceCapability.htm |title=Defence News, Equipment and Logistics |: Typhoon proves its air-surface capability. |date=9 June 2008 |website=mod.uk |publisher=MOD |access-date=28 November 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100410051907/http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/EquipmentAndLogistics/TyphoonProvesItsAirsurfaceCapability.htm |archive-date=10 April 2010}} The RAF Typhoons were projected to be ready to deploy for operations by mid-2008.

In July 2012, UK Defence Secretary Philip Hammond suggested that a follow-on buy of F-35A aircraft would be determined by the Strategic Defence and Security Review in 2015, with the aim of replacing the UK's Typhoons around 2030.Hewson, Robert. [http://www.janes.com/products/janes/defence-security-report.aspx?ID=1065969970&channel=defence&subChannel=business "UK slashes F-35B numbers but might look to split buy with F-35As."] IHS Janes, 27 July 2012. The UK is to decide what mix of manned and unmanned aircraft will replace its Eurofighters sometime between 2015 and 2020.[https://web.archive.org/web/20151214115235/http://in.reuters.com/article/britain-usa-jet-idINL2E8II4D420120718 "Britain, US hail F-35 fighter as tightening ties."] Reuters, 18 July 2012.

It was announced in December 2013 that No. 2 Squadron would be the fifth Typhoon Squadron to convert from the Panavia Tornado and reform at RAF Lossiemouth from 1 April 2015.{{cite web|url=https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-typhoon-squadron-announced |title=New Typhoon squadron announced – News stories |publisher=GOV.UK |date=13 December 2013 |access-date=9 June 2014}}

By July 2014, a dozen RAF Tranche 2 Typhoons had been upgraded with Phase 1 Enhancement (P1E) capability to enable them to use the Paveway IV guided bomb; the Tranche 1 version had used the GBU-12 Paveway II in combat over Libya, but the Paveway IV can be set to explode above or beneath a target and to hit at a set angle. The British are aiming to upgrade their Typhoons to be able to carry the Storm Shadow cruise missile and Brimstone air-to-ground missile by 2018 to ensure they have manned aircraft configured with strike capabilities with trained crews by the time the Tornado GR4 is retired the following year; the Defence Ministry is funding research for a common launcher system that could also drop the Selective Precision Effects at Range (Spear) III networked precision-guided weapon from the Typhoon, which is already planned for the F-35. RAF Tranche 1 Typhoons are too structurally and technically different from later models so the British have decided that, beginning in 2015 or 2016, the older models will be switched out for Tranche 2 and 3 versions, a process that will remove the Tranche 1 aircraft from service around 2020 to be stripped for parts to support newer versions.[http://aviationweek.com/farnborough-2014/uk-gears-typhoon-enhancements U.K. Gears Up For Typhoon Enhancements] – Aviationweek.com, 9 July 2014

In the 2015 Strategic Defense and Security Review (SDSR), it was decided to retain some of the Tranche 1 aircraft to increase the number of front-line squadrons from five to seven and to boost the out-of-service date from 2030 to 2040 as well as implement the Captor-E AESA radar in later tranches.{{cite web|url=http://aviationweek.com/defense/uk-buy-138-f-35s-will-boost-fighter-squadrons|title=U.K. To Buy 138 F-35s, Will Boost Fighter Squadrons|publisher=|access-date=21 October 2016}}{{cite web|url= https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/478936/52309_Cm_9161_NSS_SD_Review_PRINT_only.pdf|title= National Security Strategy and Strategic Defence and Security Review 2015|access-date= 14 March 2022|author= HM Government|work= gov.uk|date= November 2015|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20211215165012/https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/478933/52309_Cm_9161_NSS_SD_Review_web_only.pdf|archive-date= 15 December 2021|url-status= live}}

The final Tranche 3A aircraft was delivered in 2019.{{Cite web|url=https://theaviationist.com/2019/10/03/final-eurofighter-typhoon-delivered-to-the-royal-air-force/|title=Final Eurofighter Typhoon delivered to the Royal Air Force|date=October 3, 2019}}

In 2021 it was decided to retire the Tranche 1 Typhoons by 2025.{{Cite web|url=https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/24-typhoon-aircraft-to-be-retired-by-2025/|title=24 Typhoon aircraft to be retired by 2025|first=George|last=Allison|date=March 22, 2021}}

File:Eurofighter Typhoon AUT.jpg Typhoon in flight]]

On 2 July 2002 the Austrian government announced its decision to buy the Typhoon as its new air defence aircraft, it having beaten the General Dynamics F-16 and the Saab JAS 39 Gripen in competition.Green, Peter. [https://www.nytimes.com/2002/07/03/business/world-business-briefing-europe-austria-eurofighter-selected.html "World Business Briefing, Europe: Austria: Eurofighter Selected."] International Herald Tribune via NYTimes.com, 3 July 2002. Retrieved: 9 January 2012. The purchase of 18 Typhoons was agreed upon on 1 July 2003, and included training, logistics, maintenance and a simulator. On 26 June 2007 Austrian Minister for Defense Norbert Darabos announced a reduction to 15 aircraft.Heinrich, Mark. [http://investing.reuters.co.uk/news/articleinvesting.aspx?type=allBreakingNews&storyID=2007-06-26T184013Z_01_N26251168_RTRIDST_0_AUSTRIA-EUROFIGHTER-UPDATE-1.XML "Austria, Eurofighter agree cut in jet purchase."] {{dead link|date=July 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} Reuters, 26 June 2007. Retrieved: 27 June 2007. The first aircraft was delivered on 12 July 2007 and formally entered service in the Austrian Air Force.[http://www.eurofighter.com/eurofighter-typhoon/in-service.html "Eurofighter Typhoon in Service."] eurofighter.com. Retrieved: 3 July 2011 A 2008 report by the Austrian government oversight office, the Rechnungshof, calculated that instead of getting 18 Tranche 2 jets at a price of €109 million each, as stipulated by the original contract, the revised deal agreed by Minister Darabos meant that Austria was paying an increased unit price of €114 million for 15 partially used, Tranche 1 jets.Rhys Thompson, Andrew. [https://wayback.archive-it.org/all/20171011181351/http://www.css.ethz.ch/en/services.html "Austria: Eurofighter Saga Continues."] ISN Security Watch via isn.ethz.ch, 17 June 2009. Retrieved: 9 January 2012.

Austrian prosecutors are investigating allegations that up to €100 million was made available to lobbyists to influence the original purchase decision in favour of the Eurofighter.[https://archive.today/20120730193320/http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?i=7571746 "Austria: EADS Desperately Sought Eurofighter Deal."] Agence France-Presse via Defensenews.com, 2 September 2011. Retrieved: 9 January 2012. By October 2013, all Typhoons in service with Austria had been upgraded to the latest Tranche 1 standard.{{cite web|url=https://www.eurofighter.com/news-and-events/2013/10/austrian-eurofighters-equipped-with-latest-capability-standard-for-tranche-1-aircraft|title=Eurofighter Typhoon - Austrian Eurofighters equipped with latest capability standard for Tranche 1 aircraft|publisher=|access-date=24 October 2016|archive-date=8 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308051616/https://www.eurofighter.com/news-and-events/2013/10/austrian-eurofighters-equipped-with-latest-capability-standard-for-tranche-1-aircraft|url-status=dead}} In 2014, due to defense budget restrictions, there were only 12 pilots available to fly the 15 aircraft in Austria's Air Force.{{cite web|url=https://www.thelocal.at/20140515/twelve-pilots-for-15-eurofighters|title=Only 12 pilots for 15 Eurofighter jets|date=15 May 2014|publisher=|access-date=24 October 2016}}{{cite web|url=https://www.thelocal.at/20140621/hungarian-air-force-may-police-austrian-skies|title=Hungarian air-force may police Austrian skies|date=21 June 2014|publisher=|access-date=24 October 2016}} In February 2017, Austrian Defense Minister Hans Peter Doskozil accused Airbus of fraudulent intent following a probe that allegedly unveiled corruption linked to the order of Typhoon jets.{{cite news|title=Austria sues Airbus over alleged Eurofighter corruption|url=http://dw.com/p/2Xg2D|access-date=16 February 2017|work=Deutsche Welle|date=16 February 2017}}

In July 2017, the Austrian Defense Ministry announced that it would be replacing all of its Typhoon aircraft by 2020. The ministry said that continued use of its Typhoons over their 30-year life–span would cost about €5 billion with the bulk being for maintenance. It estimated that buying a new fleet of 15 single–seat and 3 twin–seat fighters would save €2 billion over that period. Austria plans to explore a government-to-government sale or lease agreement to avoid a lengthy and costly tender process with a manufacturer. Possible replacements include the Saab Gripen and the F-16.[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-austria-eurofighter-idUSKBN19S0ZN "Austria plans to end Eurofighter program early amid row with Airbus"]. Business News, 7 July 2017.

The Austrian courts ended the fraud case in 2020 due to lack of evidence.{{Cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-airbus-austria-fraud-idINKBN27R2ZF|title=Austrian appeals court confirms end to Eurofighter fraud investigation|newspaper=Reuters|date=November 11, 2020|via=www.reuters.com}}

File:Saudi Arabia - Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon.jpg

On 18 August 2006 it was announced that Saudi Arabia had agreed to purchase 72 Typhoons.Pfeifer, Sylvia and Stephen Fidler. [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/5262120.stm?ls "Saudi Arabia buys 72 Eurofighters."] BBC News, 18 August 2006. Retrieved: 26 October 2006. In December 2006 it was reported in The Guardian that Saudi Arabia had threatened to buy Dassault Rafales because of a UK Serious Fraud Office investigation into the Al Yamamah ("the dove") defence deals which commenced in the 1980s.Morgan, Oliver. [http://observer.guardian.co.uk/business/story/0,,1962471,00.html "BAE in eye of the Typhoon."] The Guardian, 3 December 2006. Retrieved: 20 December 2006.

On 14 December 2006, Britain's attorney general, Lord Goldsmith, ordered that the Serious Fraud Office discontinue its investigation into BAE Systems' alleged bribery of senior Saudi officials in the al-Yamamah contracts, citing "the need to safeguard national and international security".[http://today.reuters.co.uk/news/articlebusiness.aspx?type=businessNews&storyID=2006-12-14T181242Z_01_WLA6589_RTRUKOC_0_UK-BAE-SAUDI.xml "Probe into BAE's Saudi defence deal dropped."] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070108151135/http://today.reuters.co.uk/news/articlebusiness.aspx?type=businessNews |date=8 January 2007}} Reuters, 14 December 2006. Retrieved: 14 December 2006. The Times raised the possibility that RAF production aircraft would be diverted as early Saudi Arabian aircraft, with the RAF forced to wait for its full complement of aircraft.Evans, Michael. [https://web.archive.org/web/20070225011136/http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/engineering/article1290808.ece "Saudis get Typhoons ahead of RAF."] The Times, 9 January 2007. Retrieved: 11 January 2007. This arrangement would mirror the diversion of RAF Panavia Tornados to the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF). The Times also reported that such an arrangement would make the UK purchase of its Tranche 3 commitments more likely. On 17 September 2007, Saudi Arabia confirmed it had signed a GB£4.43 billion contract for 72 aircraft.Oliver, Emmet and Massoud A. Derhally. [http://wayback.vefsafn.is/wayback/20100327063500/http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601085&sid=a_tmH4i16wBk&refer=europe "Saudis Pay 4.43 billion Pounds for 72 Eurofighters (Update1)."] bloomberg.com, 17 September 2007. Retrieved: 12 October 2009. Twenty-four aircraft would be at the Tranche 2 build standard, previously destined for the UK RAF, the first being delivered in 2008. The remaining 48 aircraft were to be assembled in Saudi Arabia and delivered in 2011,[http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/ef2000/ "Eurofighter Typhoon."] Airforce-Technology.com. Retrieved: 28 November 2009. but following contract renegotiations in 2011 it was agreed that all 72 aircraft would be assembled by BAE Systems in the UK, with the last 24 aircraft being built to Tranche 3 capability.Hoyoa, Carola. [http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/e0001514-36f5-11e1-96bf-00144feabdc0.html#axzz1iT6R0Rd7 "Saudi jet deal delay threatens BAE earnings."] Financial Times via FT.com, 4 January 2012. Retrieved: 5 January 2012. Saudi Arabia was reported to be considering an order of 24 additional jets.[https://www.reuters.com/article/businessNews/idUSL1714982220071117 "Saudi may order 24 Eurofighter jets."] Reuters. Retrieved: 28 November 2009. Later reports revised that number to as high as 60Barrie, Douglas. [http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_generic.jsp?channel=busav&id=news/UKD07138.xml&headline=U.K.%20Defense%20Ministry%20Forced%20To%20Revisit%20Procurement%20Premises "U.K. Defense Ministry Forced To Revisit Procurement Premises."]{{Dead link|date=March 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Aviation Week, 13 July 2008. Retrieved: 3 July 2011. or 72,Pfeifer, Sylvia and Stephen Fidler. [http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/da2bf8b2-673a-11dd-808f-0000779fd18c.html "Saudis in talks for 72 Typhoons."] Ft.com, 11 August 2008. Retrieved: 28 November 2009. but this may have been superseded by Saudi Arabia's decision in August 2010 to purchase 84 new F-15SAs.[https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052702304011604575564510572763970 "U.S. advances Saudi F-15 Package."] Wall Street Journal, 20 October 2010.

On 29 September 2008 the United States Department of State approved the Typhoon sale, required because of a certain technology governed by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations process which was incorporated into the Multifunctional Information Distribution System of the Eurofighter.Sevastopulo, Demetri and Sylvia Pfeifer. [http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/d97faa00-a09a-11dd-80a0-000077b07658.html "Gov approval given for Saudi Eurofighter sale."] FT.com, 23 October 2008. Retrieved: 18 May 2011.[http://www.deagel.com/news/FMS-Saudia-Arabia-Requests-MIDSLVT-1-for-Typhoon-Aircraft_n000005049.aspx "Saudi Arabia Requests MIDS/LVT-1 for Typhoon Aircraft."] deagel.com, 26 September 2008. Retrieved: 18 May 2011.Blanchard, Christopher M. [https://fpc.state.gov/documents/organization/125564.pdf "Saudi Arabia: Background and U.S. Relations, p. 43"] Congressional Research Service, 30 April 2009.Reynolds, Matthew. [http://www.pmddtc.state.gov/reports/congnotices/110/010-08.pdf "United States Department of State letter on transfer of 72 Typhoon aircraft to Saudi Arabia."] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110223153748/https://pmddtc.state.gov/reports/congnotices/110/010-08.pdf |date=23 February 2011}} United States Department of State, 29 September 2008.

On 22 October 2008, the first Typhoon in the colours of the Royal Saudi Air Force flew for the first time at BAE Systems' Warton Aerodrome, marking the start of the test flight programme for RSAF aircraft.Earnshaw, Paul and John Neilson. [http://www.baesystems.com/Newsroom/NewsReleases/autoGen_10892294737.html "First Flight of Typhoon in Royal Saudi Air Force Livery."] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120215012606/http://baesystems.com/Newsroom/NewsReleases/autoGen_10892294737.html |date=2012-02-15}} Baesystems.com, 22 October 2008. Retrieved: 28 November 2009. Following the official handover of the first Typhoon to the RSAF on 11 June 2009, the delivery ferry flight took place on 23 June 2009. Since 2010, BAE Systems has been training Saudi Arabian personnel at its factory in Warton, in preparation for setting up an assembly plant in Saudi Arabia.[http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/the-2006-saudi-shopping-spree-eurofighter-flying-off-with-10b-saudi-contract-updated-01669/ "The 2006 Saudi Shopping Spree: Eurofighter Flies Off With Saudi Contract."] defenseindustrydaily.com. Retrieved: 17 August 2010.

By 2011, 24 Tranche 2 Eurofighter Typhoons had been delivered to Saudi Arabia, consisting of 18 single-seat and 6 two-seat aircraft. After that, BAE and Riyadh entered into discussions over configurations and price of the rest of the 72-aircraft order. Deliveries resumed in early 2013 with the discussions still going on, with four trainers and two more single-seat Typhoons handed over.[http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/picture-saudi-arabia-receives-more-typhoons-392126/ PICTURE: Saudi Arabia receives more Typhoons] – Flightglobal.com, 25 October 2013 On 19 February 2014, BAE announced that the Saudis had agreed to a price increase.{{cite news |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/epic/badot/10648144/BAE-agrees-pricing-on-Typhoon-deal-with-Saudi-Arabia.html |title=BAE agrees pricing on Typhoon deal with Saudi Arabia |last1=Tovey |first1=Alan |date=19 February 2014 |website=www.telegraph.co.uk |publisher=Telegraph Media Group Limited |access-date=19 February 2014 |location=London}} BAE Systems announced that the last of the original 72 Typhoons had been delivered to Saudi Arabia in June 2017 .{{cite web|url=https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/bae-details-slowing-typhoon-production-rate-439912/|title=BAE details slowing Typhoon production rate|publisher=Flight Global|date=2 August 2017|access-date=13 August 2017}}

In October 2016, it was reported that BAE Systems was in talks with Saudi Arabia over an order for another 48 aircraft.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37575599 "BAE Systems in arms talks with Saudi Arabia."] bbc.co.uk, 6 October 2016. Retrieved: 15 October 2016. On 9 March 2018, a memorandum of intent for the additional 48 Typhoons was signed during Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to the United Kingdom.[https://www.bbc.com/news/business-43347848 "Saudi Arabia nears Typhoon jet deal with BAE."] bbc.co.uk, 9 March 2018. Retrieved: 9 March 2018.

During the 2008 Farnborough Airshow it was announced that Oman was in an "advanced stage" of discussions towards purchasing Typhoons as a replacement for its SEPECAT Jaguar aircraft.[http://aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_channel.jsp?channel=busav&id=news/OMAN0717.xml&show=farn08 "Oman Nears Eurofighter Typhoon Deal."] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110807093236/http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_channel.jsp?channel=busav&id=news%2FOMAN0717.xml&show=farn08 |date=7 August 2011 }} Aviation Week. Retrieved: 30 November 2009.Barrie, Douglas. [http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2008/07/18/225867/farnborough-2008-oman-pushes-the-typhoon-door-ajar.html "Farnborough Airshow."] Flight International via flightglobal.com, 18 July 2008. Retrieved: 28 November 2009. Through 2010 Oman remained interested in ordering Typhoons.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/8601011.stm "Oman 'wants to buy' Eurofighter planes from the UK."] BBC, 2 April 2010. though the Saab JAS 39 Gripen was also being considered.[http://tacticalreport.com/view_news/Royal_Air_Force_of_Oman_JAS_39_Gripen_and_Eurofighter_Typhoon/1229 "Royal Air Force of Oman, JAS 39 Gripen and Eurofighter Typhoon."] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100606230556/http://tacticalreport.com/view_news/Royal_Air_Force_of_Oman_JAS_39_Gripen_and_Eurofighter_Typhoon/1229 |date=2010-06-06}} Tactical Report, 3 June 2010. Retrieved: 1 August 2010. In the interim Oman ordered 12 additional F-16s in December 2011.Hoyle, Craig. [http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/omani-f-16-win-delivers-blow-for-eurofighter-366030/ "Omani F-16 deal means continued wait for Eurofighter."] Flight International via flightglobal.com, 14 December 2011. Retrieved: 18 December 2011. On 21 December 2012, the Royal Air Force of Oman became the Typhoon's seventh customer when BAE Systems and Oman announced an order for 12 Typhoons to enter service in 2017.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20808517 "BAE Systems wins £2.5bn Hawk and Typhoon contract"] BBC ,' 21 December 2012. Retrieved: 21 December 2012. The first of the Typhoons (plus Hawk Mk 166) ordered by Oman were, according to a BAE Systems' press release, "formally presented to the customer" on 15 May 2017. The presentation included a flypast by a Royal Air Force of Oman Typhoon.{{cite web|url=http://www.baesystems.com/en-uk/article/official-roll-out-for-omani-eurofighter-typhoon-combat-jet-and-hawk-advanced-jet-trainer-aircraft|title=Official roll-out for Omani Eurofighter Typhoon combat jet and Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer aircraft|publisher= BAE Systems|access-date=17 May 2017}}{{cite magazine|url=https://janes.ihs.com/Janes/Display/1805555|title=BAE rolls out first Omani Typhoon, Hawk|magazine= Jane's Defence Weekly|access-date=17 May 2017}}

In June 2015, it was reported that Kuwait was in talks with the Italian Air Force and Alenia Aermacchi about the potential purchase of up to 28 Eurofighter Typhoons for two squadrons. On 11 September 2015, Eurofighter confirmed that an agreement had been reached to supply Kuwait with 28 aircraft.{{cite news|title=Eurofighter welcomes the agreement between Italy and Kuwait for the supply of 28 Eurofighter Typhoons|url=https://www.eurofighter.com/news-and-events/2015/09/eurofighter-welcomes-the-agreement-between-italy-and-kuwait-for-the-supply-of-28-eurofighter-typhoons|access-date=11 September 2015|agency=Eurofighter|date=11 September 2015|archive-date=4 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151004092215/https://www.eurofighter.com/news-and-events/2015/09/eurofighter-welcomes-the-agreement-between-italy-and-kuwait-for-the-supply-of-28-eurofighter-typhoons|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|title=Kuwait Opts For Eurofighter Typhoon|url=http://aviationweek.com/defense/kuwait-opts-eurofighter-typhoon|access-date=11 September 2015|agency=Aviation Week|date=11 September 2015}} On 1 March 2016, the Kuwaiti National Assembly approved the procurement of 22 single-seat and six twin-seat Typhoons, which will be assembled at Caselle, Italy.{{cite news|title=Kuwait Opts For Eurofighter Typhoon|url=http://www.janes.com/article/58452/kuwaiti-parliament-approves-typhoon-procurement|access-date=3 March 2016|agency=IHS Jane's 360|date=1 March 2016}} On 5 April 2016, Kuwait signed a contract with Leonardo valued at €7.957 billion (US$9.062 billion) for the supply of the 28 aircraft, all to third tranche standard. The Kuwaiti aircraft will be the first Typhoons to receive the Captor-E active electronically scanned array radar, with two instrumented production aircraft from the UK and Germany currently undergoing ground-based integration trials. The Typhoons will be fitted with Leonardo's Praetorian defensive aid suite and the PIRATE infrared search and track system. The contract involves the production of aircraft in Italy and covers logistics, operational support and the training of flight crews and ground personnel. It also encompasses infrastructure work at the Ali Al Salem Air Base, where the Typhoons will be based. Aircraft deliveries will begin in 2020.{{cite news |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/typhoon-captor-e-awaits-flight-testing-as-kuwait-con-423938/ |title=Typhoon Captor-E awaits flight testing as Kuwait confirmed as launch customer |date=7 April 2016 |work=FlightGlobal}}{{cite magazine |url=http://aviationweek.com/defense/kuwait-signs-87b-deal-28-typhoons |title=Kuwait Signs $8.7B Deal For 28 Typhoons |date=5 April 2016 |magazine=Aviation Week}}{{cite news |url=http://www.defensenews.com/story/defense/2016/04/05/kuwait-signs-eurofighter-deal/82647386/ |title=Kuwait Signs Eurofighter Jet Deal |date=5 April 2016 |work=Defense News}}{{cite news|title=Finmeccanica Signs a Contract to Supply 28 Eurofighter Typhoon to Kuwait|url=http://www.finmeccanica.com/en/-/kuwait-eurofighter-typhoon|access-date=5 April 2016|agency=Finmeccanica|date=5 April 2016|archive-date=9 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160409193924/http://www.finmeccanica.com/en/-/kuwait-eurofighter-typhoon|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://world.eurofighter.com/articles/eurofighter-for-kuwait|title=Eurofighter for Kuwait|website=Content Hub|access-date=3 October 2018}}

From January 2011 the Qatar Air Force evaluated the Typhoon, alongside the Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, the McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle, the Dassault Rafale, and the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, to replace its then inventory of Dassault Mirage 2000-5s. By June 2014 Dassault claimed it was close to signing a contract with Qatar for 72 Rafales.{{Cite news |author1=Fouquet, Helene|author2=Rothman, Andrea |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-06-19/dassault-said-to-close-in-on-rafale-jet-contract-to-lift-exports.html |title=Dassault Said to Close in on Rafale Contract to Lift Exports |publisher=Bloomberg L.P |date=20 June 2014 |access-date=4 October 2014}} On 30 April 2015 Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani announced to President François Hollande that Qatar would order 24 Rafales.{{cite news| url= http://www.lemonde.fr/economie-francaise/article/2015/04/30/le-qatar-va-acheter-24-avions-rafale_4625561_1656968.html |title= Le Qatar va acheter 24 avions Rafale |work=Le Monde|language=French|last=Gallois |first=Dominique |date=30 April 2015|access-date=30 April 2015}}{{cite news|title=Qatar has chosen the Rafale|url=http://www.dassault-aviation.com/en/dassault-aviation/press/press-kits/qatar-has-chosen-the-rafale/|access-date=30 April 2015}}{{Cite web |url = https://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov/20100036670_2010039922.pdf |title = Error Cost Escalation Through the Project Lifecycle |access-date = 29 September 2013}}

On 17 September 2017 the UK government announced that Qatar had signed a Statement of Intent to procure 24 Eurofighter Typhoons.{{cite news |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-09-18/qatar-to-buy-24-typhoon-jets-to-beef-up-u-k-defense-partnership |title=Qatar to buy 24 Typhoon jets |author=adrien |newspaper=Bloomberg.com |date=18 September 2017 |publisher= |access-date=18 September 2017}}{{cite news |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-qatar-uk-military/qatar-to-buy-24-typhoon-jets-from-uks-bae-systems-idUSKCN1BS0UQ |title=Qatar to buy 24 Typhoon jets from UK's BAE Systems |author=adrien |newspaper=Reuters |date=17 September 2017 |publisher= |access-date=18 September 2017}}{{cite news |url=https://www.ft.com/content/4994a434-9bbf-11e7-8cd4-932067fbf946 |title= BAE boost as Qatar looks to buy 24 Typhoon fighter jets |website=Financial Times |date= 17 September 2017 |access-date=18 September 2017|last1= Blitz |first1= Roger |last2= Hollinger |first2= Peggy }}{{cite web|url=https://www.gov.uk/government/news/defence-secretary-strengthens-uk-qatar-defence-relationship|title=Defence Secretary strengthens UK-Qatar Defence relationship - GOV.UK|website=www.gov.uk|access-date=12 October 2017}} On 28 November, Chris Boardman, managing director of BAE Systems Military Air and Information business, told the British Parliament's Defence Select Committee that negotiations between the UK and Qatar, for the purchase of Typhoon fighters (and Hawk jet trainers) were complete, and the two sides were looking for a suitable date to sign the deal.{{cite web|url=https://www.defensenews.com/air/2017/11/28/qatar-agrees-to-terms-for-buying-typhoon-hawk-aircraft-from-uk/|title=Qatar agrees to terms for buying Typhoon, Hawk aircraft from UK|first=Andrew|last=Chuter|date=28 November 2017|publisher=|access-date=3 October 2018}}{{cite web|url=http://www.defenseworld.net/news/21386/BAE_Systems__Qatar_Conclude_Typhoon_Negotiations__Contract_To_follow|title=BAE Systems, Qatar Conclude Typhoon Negotiations, Contract To follow|website=www.defenseworld.net|access-date=3 October 2018}}{{cite web|url=http://www.janes.com/article/76088/france-uk-confident-of-qatari-fighter-orders|title=France, UK confident of Qatari fighter orders - Jane's 360|website=www.janes.com|access-date=3 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181004062745/https://www.janes.com/article/76088/france-uk-confident-of-qatari-fighter-orders|archive-date=4 October 2018|url-status=dead}} On 10 December a deal for Qatar to buy 24 jets, including a support and training package from BAE, with deliveries due to start in 2022, was announced in Doha by Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson and his Qatari counterpart, Khalid bin Mohammed al Attiyah.{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42302767 |title=Qatar buys 24 Eurofighter Typhoon jets in £6bn deal |author= |date=10 December 2017 |website=BBC News |publisher= |access-date=11 December 2017 |quote=}}

In September 2018, Qatar made the first payment for the procurement of 24 Eurofighter Typhoons and 9 BAE Hawk aircraft to BAE Systems, making the contract effective according to BAE.{{cite web |last1=Hoyle |first1=Craig |title=Qatar makes first payment against Typhoon buy |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/qatar-makes-first-payment-against-typhoon-buy-452021/ |website=FlightGlobal |access-date=20 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180920195221/https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/qatar-makes-first-payment-against-typhoon-buy-452021/ |archive-date=20 September 2018 |location=London |date=19 September 2018 |url-status=live}}

In December 2024, the Qatari Air Force confirmed the purchase of 12 additional Typhoon.{{Cite web |date=2024-12-09 |title=Qatar confirms purchase of 12 additional Eurofighter Typhoon jets |url=https://defence-industry.eu/qatar-confirms-purchase-of-12-additional-eurofighter-typhoon-jets/ |access-date=2024-12-20 |language=en}}

As part of the replacement of the Panavia Tornado, Germany is still looking for fighter bombers. At ILA Berlin 2024, the Chancellor announced that Germany would order 20 additional Eurofighter Quadriga. The order is planned before the end of the legislative session in Autumn 2025.{{Cite web |title=Germany To Purchase 20 Additional Eurofighter Jets |url=https://www.eurofighter.com/news/germany-to-purchase-20-additional-eurofighter-jets#:~:text=Additional%20Eurofighter%20Jets%20/-,Germany%20To%20Purchase%2020%20Additional%20Eurofighter%20Jets,of%2020%20additional%20Eurofighter%20jets.&text=Speaking%20at%20the%20opening%20of,and%20expanding%20arms%20production%20capacity. |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=Eurofighter Typhoon |language=en}}

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The partner companies have divided the world into regions with BAE selling Typhoons to the Middle East, Alenia Aermacchi pitching to Turkey, and EADS offering to Latin America, India and South Korea.{{cite news|url=http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/7afabc4e-117a-11e3-8321-00144feabdc0.html|title=Eurofighter export markets prove a tough testing ground.|work=Financial Times|date=5 September 2013|access-date=19 November 2014|last1=Hoyos|first1=Carola}}{{cite web|url=http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/default.aspx?pageid=438&n=turkey-eyes-large-eurofighter-order-says-finmeccanica-2005-11-10|title=Turkey eyes large Eurofighter order, says Finmeccanica.|publisher=|access-date=19 November 2014}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cnbc.com/id/100827134|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203055746/http://www.cnbc.com/id/100827134|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 December 2013|title=US Top News and Analysis|last=CNBC|website=CNBC|publisher=|access-date=21 October 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://blog.gmfus.org/2012/02/08/europes-fratricidal-defense-exports/ |title=Europe's Fratricidal Defense Exports. |work=German Marshall Fund Blog |access-date=19 November 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129181644/http://blog.gmfus.org/2012/02/08/europes-fratricidal-defense-exports/ |archive-date=29 November 2014}} Senior vice-president of Eurofighter sales Peter Maute has said that the Eurofighter could provide a complementary capability to stealth fighters.{{cite web |url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2013/11/116_146012.html |title=Air Force leaning toward stealth fighter |last1=Seung-woo |first1=Kang |date=11 November 2013 |website=The Korea Times |publisher=The Korea Times |access-date=11 November 2013}}

The Austrian Air Force is looking to purchase training aircraft, among which, 4 twin-seaters Eurofighter Typhoon for the conversion trainer.{{Cite web |last=Tikal |first=Paul |date=2023-03-28 |title=1,6 Milliarden für neue Bundesheer-Jetflotte |url=https://www.krone.at/2957314 |access-date=2023-11-28 |website=Kronen Zeitung |language=de}}{{Cite web |last=red |first=ORF at/Agenturen |date=2023-02-27 |title=Tanner schließt Ankauf weiterer Kampfjets nicht aus |url=https://orf.at/stories/3306835/ |access-date=2023-11-28 |website=news.ORF.at |language=de}}{{Cite web |last=Tikal |first=Paul |date=2023-03-28 |title=1,6 Milliarden für neue Bundesheer-Jetflotte |url=https://www.krone.at/2957314 |access-date=2023-11-28 |website=Kronen Zeitung |language=de}}

The Bangladesh Air Force is looking for a new jet fighter as part of the Forces Goal 2030 plan.

Plans and procedures for the procurement of 16 western-origin multirole fighter jet were established after cancellation of the older tender for 8 to 12 Russian made MRCA.{{cite web |title=Bangladesh releases tender for new multi-role fighter |url=https://quwa.org/2017/03/01/bangladesh-releases-tender-new-multi-role-fighter/ |website=Quwa |access-date=7 April 2021 |date=1 March 2017}} According to several sources, the Eurofighter Typhoon and Dassault Rafale are in consideration.{{cite web |url=http://www.newagebd.net/article/101697/france-italy-eye-bangladesh-market |title=France, Italy eye Bangladesh market |website=New Age |date=9 March 2020 |access-date= 10 November 2021|archive-date=21 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210821092003/https://www.newagebd.net/print/article/101697 |url-status=live}} In 2021, Bangladesh Government earmarked around 25,200-crores taka (2.5 billion euro) for 16 western-origin multirole fighter jet.{{cite web |title=২৫ হাজার কোটি টাকায় ১৬টি যুদ্ধবিমান কেনার উদ্যোগ |url=https://bonikbarta.net/home/news_description/258269/%E0%A7%A8%E0%A7%AB-%E0%A6%B9%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%9F%E0%A6%BF-%E0%A6%9F%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%BE%E0%A7%9F-%E0%A7%A7%E0%A7%AC%E0%A6%9F%E0%A6%BF-%E0%A6%AF%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A7%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%89%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AF%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%97 |website=Bonik Barta |date=13 March 2021|access-date=7 April 2021 |language=bn}}

In 2021, Eurofighter World Magazine stated Bangladesh as a potential customer for Eurofighter Typhoon.{{cite web |title=Weapon System of Choice

|url=https://world.eurofighter.com/articles/weapon-system-of-choice |website=Eurofighter | date= 19 February 2021|access-date=16 March 2021}}{{cite web |last1=Yıldırım |first1=Yaren |title=Bangladeş'e Eurofighter Teklifi |url=https://c4defence.com/bangladese-eurofighter-teklifi/ |website=C4 Defence |access-date=7 April 2021 |language=tr-TR |date=30 March 2021}} Germany already ordered 38 Tranche 4 as a launch customer with cost of 5.4 billion euro in late 2020.

As of November 2024, the Rafale seems to be the favoured choice of the Bangladesh Air Force.{{Cite web |last=@DefSecAsia2020 |date=2024-11-01 |title=Bangladesh to Become the Newest Member of the Rafale Fighter Jet Club? |url=https://defencesecurityasia.com/en/bangladesh-to-become-the-newest-member-of-the-rafale-fighter-jet-club/ |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=Defence Security Asia |language=en-GB}}

Airbus has offered new Eurofighters and Spain used ones as part as a bid for new jet fighters.{{Cite web|url=https://www.infodefensa.com/latam/2020/02/22/noticia-airbus-ofrece-eurofighter-tranche-colombia.html|title=Airbus DS ofrece 15 Eurofighter Tranche 3 a Colombia - Noticias Infodefensa América|first=Revista Defensa|last=Infodefensa.com|date=February 22, 2020|website=Infodefensa.com}} In 2022, as it was competing against the Rafale, the bid was cancelled.{{Cite web |date=2024-07-22 |title=Rafale vs. Eurofighter Typhoon : arbitration in Colombia should happen soon |url=https://meta-defense.fr/en/2024/07/22/rafale-vs-eurofighter-typhoon-colombie/ |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=meta-defense.fr |language=en}} In September 2022, a new tender process was launched, and the Spanish Air Force offere 12-16 second-hand Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 2.{{Cite web |date=2020-10-20 |title=Spain offers second-hand Eurofighters to Colombia |url=https://www.key.aero/article/spain-offers-second-hand-eurofighters-colombia |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=www.key.aero |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Higuera |first=José |date=2022-09-19 |title=Colombia relaunches plan to buy fighter jets |url=https://www.defensenews.com/global/the-americas/2022/09/19/colombia-relaunches-plan-to-buy-fighter-jets/ |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=Defense News |language=en}}

As October 2024, the Gripen E/F seems to be the favoured choice by Colombia.{{Cite web |last=Lake |first=Jon |date=2024-10-21 |title=Colombia close to Gripen E/F order? |url=https://aerospaceglobalnews.com/news/colombia-close-to-gripen-e-f-order/ |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=AGN |language=en-en}}

Italy and Egypt are negotiating the sale of 24 Eurofighter Typhoon for USD $3 billion.{{Cite web |title=Egypt close to completing $3bn arms deal with Italy |url=https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/egypt-italy-arms-deal-close-completing |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=Middle East Eye |language=en}}

An RFI was issued by India in April 2018 for the procurement of 114 multi-role combat aircraft for the Indian Air Force.{{Citation|url=https://www.defproac.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/RFI-Fighter-Aircraft-For-The-Indian-Air-Force-Apr2018.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200214233841/https://www.defproac.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/RFI-Fighter-Aircraft-For-The-Indian-Air-Force-Apr2018.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-date=14 February 2020|title=Request for information for procurement of fighteraircraft fir the Indian air force}} {{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/six-global-companies-respond-to-indias-rfi-for-buying-110-fighter-jets/articleshow/64887437.cms?from=mdr|title=Six global companies respond to India's RFI for 110 fighter jets|first=Shaurya Karanbir|last=Gurung|newspaper=The Economic Times}}

The Indian Navy is also combining its plan for acquisition for new fighter jets with this program.

As many as eight aircraft are now competing in this fresh tender which is referred as MMRCA 2.0 in the Indian media.{{Cite web|url=http://sps-aviation.com/story/?id=2370&h=MMRCA-20-Contenders|title=MMRCA 2.0 Contenders|website=sps-aviation.com}} The following are the eight aircraft competing in the competition:

• Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet
• Boeing F-15EX{{cite web|url= https://www.defenceaviationpost.com/2020/07/boeings-india-plans-sharpen-around-f-15-super-hornet/|title= Boeing's India Plans Sharpen Around F-15 & Super Hornet|access-date= 4 February 2022|work= defenceaviationpost.com|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200714082612/https://www.defenceaviationpost.com/2020/07/boeings-india-plans-sharpen-around-f-15-super-hornet/|archive-date= 14 July 2020|url-status= usurped}}
• Dassault Rafale
• Eurofighter Typhoon
• Lockheed Martin F-21 (variant of F-16 V)
• Mikoyan MiG-35
• Saab JAS-39 Gripen E/F
• Sukhoi Su-35

The Polish Air Force is looking for 32 air superiority fighters. As part of this programme, three options are being considered:{{Cite web |last=Graf |first=Jędrzej |date=2024-06-26 |title=Polish Air Force to Acquire New Aircraft Type: Decisions Soon |url=https://defence24.com/defence-policy/polish-air-force-to-acquire-new-aircraft-type-decisions-soon |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=defence24.com |language=pl}}{{Cite web |date=2024-09-10 |title=MSPO 2024: Rivals F-15EX, Eurofighter, and F-35A touted for further Polish acquisition |url=https://www.janes.com/osint-insights/defence-news/air/mspo-2024-rivals-f-15ex-eurofighter-and-f-35a-touted-for-further-polish-acquisition |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=Default |language=en}}

• Eurofighter Typhoon T4
• Boeing F-15EX Eagle II
• F-35 Lightning II

Saudi Arabia is looking for additional modern jet fighters. Saudi Arabia had been suffering from an arm embargo from Germany due to its war in Yemen and the assassination of the journalist, Jamal Khashoggi since 2019.{{Cite web |title=Germany extends Saudi Arabia arms sales ban |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/3/6/germany-extends-saudi-arabia-arms-sales-ban |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=Al Jazeera |language=en}}

As of 2022, Germany lifted the ban on arms sales, but the Eurofighter remained blocked.{{Cite web |title=Germany extends Saudi Arabia arms sales ban |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/3/6/germany-extends-saudi-arabia-arms-sales-ban |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=Al Jazeera |language=en}} As of 2024, Germany lifted the block on the sale of 48 Eurofighter Typhoon estimated at USD $13 billion.{{Cite web |last=Laird |first=Robbin |date=2024-01-10 |title=Germany, Eurofighter and Saudi Arabia: January 2024 Update |url=https://sldinfo.com/2024/01/germany-eurofighter-and-saudi-arabia-january-2024-update/ |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=Second Line of Defense |language=en-US}}

Turkey has also expressed interest in the Eurofighter Typhoon and has started negotiations with UK in 2022.{{Cite web |last=Tiwari |first=Sakshi |date=September 27, 2022 |title=Turkey Confirms Interest In Eurofighter Typhoons; Says Negotiating With Europe Amid F-16 Uncertainty |url=https://eurasiantimes.com/turkey-confirms-interest-in-eurofighter-typhoons-says/ |website=Latest Asian, Middle-East, EurAsian, Indian News}}

Germany initially was blocking the sale of the aircraft to Turkey, but in 2024, Scholz approved the potential sale of 40 Eurofighter to Turkey.{{Cite web |last=LinnemannRedakteur |first=Navid |date=2024-11-13 |title=40 Eurofighter für die Türkei – Scholz gibt Blockade auf |url=https://defence-network.com/40-eurofighter-fuer-die-tuerkei/ |access-date=2024-11-13 |language=de}}

Ukraine has expressed interest in the Eurofighter.{{Cite web|url=https://www.aviacionline.com/2022/08/f-22-f-35-gripen-and-eurofighter-ukraine-air-force-openly-requests-for-western-fighters/|title=F-22, F-35, Gripen and Eurofighter: Ukraine Air Force openly requests for western fighters|first1=Pablo|last1=Díaz (diazpez)|first2=Pablo|last2=Díaz (diazpez)|date=27 August 2022}}

The Eurofighter Typhoon was being considered along with the JAS 39 Gripen, Dassault Rafale, the F-16V and F-35 Lightning II for Bahrain's future fighter needs.[http://www.armedforces-int.com/news/bahraini-air-force-typhoon-order-in-prospect.html Bahraini Air Force Typhoon Order In Prospect] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130810052212/http://www.armedforces-int.com/news/bahraini-air-force-typhoon-order-in-prospect.html|date=10 August 2013}} – Armedforces-Int.com, 8 August 2013

In 2017, Bahrain ordered 16 F-16 Viper Block 70.{{Cite web |title=First three F-16V fighter jets head to Bahrain {{!}} Shephard |url=https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/first-three-f-16v-fighter-jets-head-to-bahrain/#:~:text=Bahrain%20signed%20a%20US$1.2,stages%20of%20production%20and%20testing. |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=www.shephardmedia.com |language=en}}

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In July 2014, the Eurofighter Typhoon was noted to be one of the contenders to replace Belgium's fleet of ageing F-16A/B MLU's by 2023 as part of the "air combat capability successor program". The requirement stands for 40 aircraft. Other contenders include the SAAB Gripen-E/F, Dassault Rafale, F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and F-35A Lightning II. A decision was expected by 2016 and contracts signed by 2018.{{cite web|url=http://www.hln.be/hln/nl/957/Binnenland/article/detail/1958993/2014/07/24/Welk-vliegtuig-volgt-de-F16-op.dhtml|title=Welk vliegtuig volgt de F16 op? |publisher=HLN.Be|date=14 July 2014|access-date=14 June 2015|language = Dutch}}

On 25 October 2018, Belgium officially selected the offer for 34 F-35As to replace the current fleet of around 54 F-16s. In the accompanied news conference, government officials stated that the decision to select the F-35 over the Eurofighter Typhoon came down to the price, and later stated that "The offer from the Americans was the best in all seven evaluation criteria".{{cite web |last1=Emmott |first1=Robin |title=Belgium picks Lockheed's F-35 over Eurofighter on price |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-aerospace-belgium/belgium-picks-lockheeds-f-35-over-eurofighter-on-price-idUSKCN1MZ1S0 |website=Reuters |access-date=26 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181025145835/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-aerospace-belgium/belgium-picks-lockheeds-f-35-over-eurofighter-on-price-idUSKCN1MZ1S0 |archive-date=25 October 2018 |location=Brussels |date=25 October 2018 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |last1=Insinna |first1=Valerie |title=F-35 officially wins Belgian fighter contest |url=https://www.defensenews.com/air/2018/10/25/f-35-officially-wins-belgian-fighter-contest/ |website=Defense News |access-date=26 October 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181025153323/https://www.defensenews.com/air/2018/10/25/f-35-officially-wins-belgian-fighter-contest/ |archive-date=25 October 2018 |location=Washington |date=25 October 2018 |url-status=live }}

{{main|General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon operators#Bulgaria}}

Plans and procedures for the procurement of fighter jets was established in the middle of 2016.{{cite web |title=Bulgaria Starts Procedures for Acquisition of New Fighter Jets, Patrol Ships |url=https://www.novinite.com/articles/173791/Bulgaria+Starts+Procedures+for+Acquisition+of+New+Fighter+Jet%2C+Patrol+Ship |website=www.novinite.com |publisher=Novinite Jsc |access-date=12 July 2018 |date=30 March 2016}}{{cite web |title=Bulgaria to Spend EUR 1.24 B to Acquire New Fighter Jets, Patrol Ships

|url=https://www.novinite.com/articles/173797/Bulgaria+to+Spend+EUR+1.24+B+to+Acquire+New+Fighter+Jets%2C+Patrol+Ships |website=www.novinite.com |publisher=Novinite Jsc |access-date=12 July 2018 |date=30 March 2016}} The estimated cost of the jets was expected to be around 1.5 billion lev and a contract for 8 aircraft was supposed to be reached by the end of 2016. Deliveries were planned for 2018 to 2021 and additional 8 aircraft for 2022 to 2023.{{cite web |title=Bulgaria's Parliament Endorses Plans to Acquire New Warplanes, Patrol Ships

|url=https://www.novinite.com/articles/174713/Bulgaria%E2%80%99s+Parliament+Endorses+Plans+to+Acquire+New+Warplanes%2C+Patrol+Ships |website=www.novinite.com |publisher=Novinite Jsc |access-date=12 July 2018 |date=2 June 2016}} In June 2017, Bulgaria had said that it would start negotiations for the Gripen. However, the procurement was again put on hold over concerns that not all bidders were treated equally. A new round of proposals was asked, which also included newly built Eurofighters from Italy and F-16s from US.{{cite web |title=Bulgaria to Seek Proposals on New F-16s, Eurofighter Typhoons |url=https://www.novinite.com/articles/184390/Bulgaria+to+Seek+Proposals+on+New+F-16s%2C+Eurofighter+Typhoons |website=www.novinite.com |publisher=Novinite Jsc |access-date=12 July 2018 |date=18 October 2017}} In April 2020, Lockheed Martin officially awarded by the U.S. government to produce F-16 for Bulgaria and estimated to be completed in 2027.{{cite web |last=Waldron |first=Greg |title=US awards Lockheed $512 million for Bulgarian F-16 production |website=FlightGlobal |date=3 April 2020 |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/us-awards-lockheed-512-million-for-bulgarian-f-16-production/137720.article |access-date=17 April 2020}}

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In 2019, Airbus withdrew from the Canadian competition.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2019-08-31/typhoon-pulled-canada-competition|title=Typhoon Pulled from Canada Competition|first=David|last=Donald|website=Aviation International News}}

{{main|Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II procurement#Denmark}}

Denmark has joined the Joint Strike Fighter program as a Level 3 partner in 2002. The Royal Danish Air Force is replacing its fleet of 48 aging F-16AM and F-16BMs.

Denmark's members of parliament were not expected to vote on a purchase of the F-35A before 2014, and were considering alternatives such as the JAS 39 Gripen NG and the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, while the consortium behind the Eurofighter Typhoon withdrew in 2007.[http://www.cphpost.dk/news/national/88-national/48487-joint-strike-fighter-price-now-double.html "Joint Strike Fighter price now double."] Copenhagen Post online, 12 March 2010. Retrieved: 15 March 2010. {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100826015105/http://www.cphpost.dk/news/national/88-national/48487-joint-strike-fighter-price-now-double.html |date=26 August 2010 }}[http://www.defencetalk.com/denmark-f-35-fighter-jet-decision-18247/ "Denmark F-35 Fighter Jet Decision Postponed."] defencetalk.com via Copenhagen Post online, 29 April 2009. Retrieved: 15 March 2010.Skautrup, Peter. [http://www.dr.dk/Nyheder/Penge/2010/03/15/112521.htm "Forsvaret dumper kampflyet Joint Strike Fighter." (Danish)] dr.dk, 15 March 2010. Retrieved: 15 March 2010.

On 13 March 2013, Denmark restarted their selection process for 30 new fighter aircraft. Candidates include the two-seated F/A-18F Super Hornet,defense-aerospace.com [http://www.defense-aerospace.com/articles-view/release/3/153219/denmark-launches-fighter-competition.html Denmark Starts Fighter Evaluation Process to Replace F-16] 12 April 2014 and Eurofighter Typhoon, with the F-35A remaining as a candidate.{{cite web|url=http://www.defensenews.com/article/20130314/DEFREG01/303140009/Denmark-Relaunches-Fighter-Jet-Competition|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130410174947/http://www.defensenews.com/article/20130314/DEFREG01/303140009/Denmark-Relaunches-Fighter-Jet-Competition|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 10, 2013|title=Denmark Relaunches Fighter Jet Competition|work=Defense News|access-date=24 September 2015}}

On 9 June 2016, the Danish defence committee agreed to purchase 27 F-35As to succeed the F-16 for US$3 billion.{{cite web|title=Denmark F-35 Buy Goes Official|url=http://www.defensenews.com/story/defense/air-space/strike/2016/06/09/denmark-f35-buy-official-lockheed-terma-joint-strike-fighter/85640718/|archive-url=http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20170503212756/http://www.defensenews.com/story/defense/air%2Dspace/strike/2016/06/09/denmark%2Df35%2Dbuy%2Dofficial%2Dlockheed%2Dterma%2Djoint%2Dstrike%2Dfighter/85640718/|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 May 2017|website=Defense News|date=9 June 2016|language=en}}{{cite web|publisher=Lockheed Martin|title=Danish Government OKs $3 Billion Purchase of 27 F-35 Fighter Jets|url=https://www.f35.com/news/detail/danish-government-oks-3-billion-purchase-of-27-f-35-fighter-jets|date=9 June 2016|language=en|access-date=15 April 2021|archive-date=9 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809001436/https://www.f35.com/news/detail/danish-government-oks-3-billion-purchase-of-27-f-35-fighter-jets|url-status=dead}}{{cite web |title=Denmark F-35 |url=https://www.f35.com/global/participation/denmark |website=F-35 Lightning II |publisher=Lockheed Martin |access-date=2 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190418151445/https://www.f35.com/global/participation/denmark |archive-date=18 April 2019 |date=18 April 2019 |url-status=live}}

{{main|Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II procurement#Finland}}

In June 2015, a working group set up by the Finnish MoD proposed starting the so-called HX Fighter Program to replace the Air Force's current fleet of ageing F/A-18 Hornet, which would reach the end of their service life by the end of the 2020s. The group recognises five potential types: Boeing F/A-18E/F Advanced Super Hornet, Dassault Rafale, Eurofighter Typhoon, Lockheed Martin F-35A and Saab JAS-39E/F Gripen.{{cite web|url=http://www.defmin.fi/en/topical/press_releases/working_group_proposes_multi-role_fighters_to_replace_f_a-18_aircraft.6273.news|title=Working group proposes multi-role fighters to replace F/A-18 aircraft|date=11 June 2015|access-date=14 June 2015|archive-date=23 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150723011604/http://www.defmin.fi/en/topical/press_releases/working_group_proposes_multi-role_fighters_to_replace_f_a-18_aircraft.6273.news|url-status=dead}}

The request for information concerning the HX Fighter Program was sent in early 2016; the five responses were received in November 2016. A call for tender will be sent in spring 2018 and the buying decision is scheduled to take place in 2021.{{cite web |publisher= Def Min |place= FI |type= press release |url= http://www.defmin.fi/en/topical/press_releases/2016/the_finnish_defence_forces_logistics_command_received_responses_concerning_the_replacement_of_the_hornet_aircraft.8083.news |title= The Finnish Defence Forces' Logistics Command received responses concerning the replacement of the Hornet aircraft |date= 22 November 2016 |access-date= 13 March 2017 |archive-date= 13 March 2017 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170313220311/http://www.defmin.fi/en/topical/press_releases/2016/the_finnish_defence_forces_logistics_command_received_responses_concerning_the_replacement_of_the_hornet_aircraft.8083.news |url-status= dead}} The Finnish newspaper Iltalehti reported that several foreign and security policy sources had confirmed the Finnish Defense Forces recommendation of the F-35 as Finland's next fighter. Apparently, the same sources pointed to the F-35's capability and expected long lifespan as key reasons for it winning through in favor of the rivals.{{Cite web|title=IL:n tiedot: Puolustusvoimat esittää yhdysvaltalaista F-35:ttä Suomen uudeksi hävittäjäksi|url=https://www.iltalehti.fi/politiikka/a/8dfecfdf-e834-4f67-931d-ad255e54d3f4|access-date=2022-03-19|work=Iltalehti|language=fi|first1=Juha|last1=Ristamäki|first2=Lauri|last2=Nurmi|date=2021-12-05}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/43392/finland-chooses-f-35-as-its-next-fighter-report|title = Finland Chooses F-35 as Its Next Fighter: Report| date=6 December 2021 }}{{Cite web|last=Cenciotti|first=David|date=2021-12-06|title=F-35 Selected By The Finnish Defense Forces To Replace F/A-18 Hornets According To Local Media|url=https://theaviationist.com/2021/12/06/f-35-finland/|access-date=2022-03-19|website=The Aviationist|language=en-US}} Finland ordered the F-35 in February 2022.{{cite web|publisher=Jane's|url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/finland-signs-for-f-35s|title=Finland signs for F-35s|date=2022-02-11|access-date=2022-03-19|first=Gareth|last=Jennings}}

As part of the replacement of the Panavia Tornado, Airbus offered the Eurofighter Typhoon for the nuclear capacity mission. It was initially in competition against the F-18 E/F and the F-35A Lightning II. Airbus retired from the programme as adapting the aircraft for carrying the B61-12 was too expensive, and the United States were reluctant to allow it. {{Cite web |last=Trevithick |first=Joseph |date=2018-06-21 |title=The German Air Force Wants To Know If Its Eurofighters Can Carry U.S. Nuclear Bombs |url=https://www.twz.com/21679/the-german-air-force-wants-to-know-if-its-eurofighters-can-carry-u-s-nuclear-bombs |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=The War Zone |language=en-US}}

The F-35A was eventually selected, and an order for 35 aircraft was made.

{{main|Timeline of the Eurofighter Typhoon#2000s}}

On March 8, 2000 Greece became the first export customer for the Eurofighter Typhoon, ordering 60 aircraft for €4.9 billion, with an option for 30 more.{{Cite web|url=https://www.flightglobal.com/greece-set-to-finalise-purchase-of-60-typhoons/31226.article|title=Greece set to finalise purchase of 60 Typhoons|website=Flight Global}}

However, in 2004, Greece postponed the deal to buy the Eurofighter Typhoon in order to finance the 2004 Summer Olympics, with Greece cancelling the deal in favor of purchasing 30 Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Fighting Falcons for $3.1 billion.{{Cite web|url=https://www.flightglobal.com/greece-puts-off-eurofighter-order-to-pay-for-2004-games-/36748.article|title=Greece puts off Eurofighter order to pay for 2004 Games|website=Flight Global}}{{Cite web|url=https://aerospaceweb.org/aircraft/fighter/typhoon/|title=Aerospaceweb.org | Aircraft Museum - Eurofighter Typhoon|website=aerospaceweb.org}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/f16-shoots-down-greeces-6b-eurofighter-typhoon-order-0886/|title=F-16 Shoots Down Greeces $6B Eurofighter Typhoon Order|first=Defense Industry Daily|last=staff|website=Defense Industry Daily}}

{{main|Indian MRCA competition}}

Eurofighter was one of the six aircraft competing for the Indian MRCA competition for 126 multi-role fighters. In April 2011, the Indian Air Force (IAF) shortlisted the Dassault Rafale and Eurofighter Typhoon for the US$10.4 billion contract.{{Cite news|author=Chakravarty, Pratap|url=http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/india-shortlists-rafale-eurofighter-for-jet-deal-20110428-1dyzr.html|title=India Shortlists Rafale, Eurofighter for Jet Deal|newspaper=Sydney Morning Herald|date=28 April 2011|access-date=15 January 2013}} On 31 January 2012, the IAF announced the Rafale as the preferred bidder in the competition.{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Dassault-Rafale-wins-MMRCA-deal-beating-Eurofighter-Typhoon/articleshow/11700801.cms|title=Dassault Rafale wins MMRCA deal beating Eurofighter Typhoon|newspaper=Times of India|date=31 January 2012|access-date=31 January 2012}}{{Cite news|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-01-31/news/31010328_1_eurofighter-dassault-and-eads-iaf |title=Dassault Rafale bags $10.4 bn deal to supply 126 multi-role combat aircraft to IAF with an option to buy ~80 more jets |newspaper=Economic Times |date=31 January 2012 |access-date=31 January 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130524185506/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-01-31/news/31010328_1_eurofighter-dassault-and-eads-iaf |archive-date=24 May 2013 |df=dmy}}

Eurofighter and other fighter builders responded to a request for information issued by the Indonesian government in January 2015 for a fighter to replace the ageing F-5s currently in service with the Air Force.{{cite news |author=Ben Bland and Peggy Hollinger |date=4 November 2014 |title=Eurofighter turns to social media with Indonesia pitch |url=http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/4e7a10a4-6366-11e4-8a63-00144feabdc0.html#axzz3KKd0SJYl |access-date=28 November 2014 |newspaper=Financial Times}} Eurofighter offered its latest version of the Typhoon, equipped with Captor-E AESA radar, for Indonesia's F-5 replacement programme.{{cite web |title=Indonesian Fighter Requirements Aired at Local Show |url=http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2016-11-04/indonesian-fighter-requirements-aired-local-show |access-date=18 August 2017 |publisher=}}

In a letter to the Austrian Minister of Defence, Indonesia expressed willingness to buy its entire fleet of 15 Typhoons that have been operating in the Austrian Air Force since 2008.{{cite news |last1=Ridzman |first1=Rahmat |date=20 July 2020 |title=Indonesia approaches Austria for potential sale of Eurofighter Typhoons |url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/indonesia-approaches-austria-for-potential-sale-of-eurofighter-typhoons |access-date=21 July 2020 |publisher=Janes}}{{cite news |last1=Iman Santosha |first1=Novan |date=20 July 2020 |title=Indonesia offers to buy Austria's Typhoon jetfighters |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/07/20/indonesia-offers-to-buy-austrias-typhoon-jetfighters.html |access-date=21 July 2020 |publisher=The Jakarta Post}}

In February 2022, the Rafale F3 was selected by the Indonesia Air Force.{{Cite web |date=2024-11-12 |title=Entry into force of the final tranche of 18 Rafale for Indonesia - Press kits |url=https://www.dassault-aviation.com/en/group/press/press-kits/entry-into-force-of-the-final-tranche-of-18-rafale-for-indonesia/ |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=Dassault Aviation, a major player to aeronautics |language=en-US}}

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in 2002, Italy believed that the F-35 unit cost would be about half that of the Eurofighter.{{Cite web|url=http://notes9.senato.it/W3/Lavori.nsf/vwRisRic/1E5DDBA22B5CD615C1256BB90063131E?openDocument|title=Resoconto sommario della seduta n. 35 della commissione Difesa|website=notes9.senato.it}}

{{main|Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II procurement#Japan}}

In March 2007, Jane's Information Group reported that the Typhoon was the favourite to win the contest for Japan's next-generation fighter requirement.Grevatt, Jon. ["Japan narrows next-generation fighter requirement choice." "Japan narrows next-generation fighter requirement choice."] Jane's Defence Industry, 21 March 2007. Retrieved: 3 July 2011. The other competitors then were the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle. On 17 October 2007, Japanese Defence Minister Shigeru Ishiba confirmed that Japan may buy the Typhoon. Although the F-22 Raptor was in his words "exceptional", it was not "absolutely necessary for Japan", and the Typhoon was the best alternative.[http://investing.reuters.co.uk/news/articleinvesting.aspx?type=allBreakingNews&storyID=2007-10-17T101801Z_01_T350585_RTRIDST_0_JAPAN-DEFENCE-FIGHTERS.XML "Japan may buy Eurofighter, defence minister says."] {{dead link|date=July 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} Reuters, 17 October 2007. Retrieved: 20 October 2007. The F-22 is currently unavailable for export per US law. During a visit to Japan in June 2009, Andy Latham of BAE pointed out that while F-22 exports were restricted to keep advanced military technology from falling into the wrong hands, selling the Typhoon would take a "no black box approach", that is that even licensed production and integration with Japanese equipment would not carry the risk of leakage of restricted military technology.Hongo, Jun. [http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20090612a3.html "BAE pitching Typhoon as F-22 eludes."] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090615063602/http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20090612a3.html |date=15 June 2009}} japantimes.co.jp, 12 June 2009. Retrieved: 28 November 2009. In July 2010, it was reported that the Japan Air Self-Defense Force favoured acquiring the F-35 ahead of the Typhoon and the F/A-18E/F to fulfill its F-X requirement due to its stealth characteristics, but the Defense Ministry was delaying its budget request to evaluate when the F-35 would be produced and delivered.[http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/national/T100726003604.htm "Order for next-generation stealth fighters postponed again."] Daily Yomiuri Online, 27 July 2010. David Howell of the UK Foreign Office has suggested that Japan could partner with Britain in the continuing development of the Eurofighter.Hollingsworth, William. [http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20110929f3.html "Eurofighter faces tough dogfight with U.S."] Japan Times online, 29 September 2011. On 20 December 2011, the Japanese Government announced its intention to purchase 42 F-35s. The purchase decision was influenced by the F-35's stealth characteristics, with the Defence Minister Yasuo Ichikawa saying, "There are changes in the security environment and the actions of various nations and we want to have a fighter that has the capacity to cope".Dickie, Mure. [http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/0c3ad238-2ad3-11e1-8a38-00144feabdc0.html#axzz1grqY1N5Y "Japan opts for F-35 US fighter jet."] Financial Times via FT.com, 20 December 2011. Retrieved: 20 December 2011.

{{main|Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II procurement#Netherlands}}

To replace its F-16 fleet the RNLAF considered the Dassault Rafale, the Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 52/60, the Eurofighter Typhoon, the Saab Gripen, the F/A-18 Super Hornet and the Lockheed Martin F-35. In 2002 the Netherlands signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) to co-develop the F-35 as a 'Tier 2' Partner.

On 17 September 2013 the F-35A was officially selected as the replacement for the Royal Netherlands Air Force F-16 MLU and the Dutch government announced that it will purchase 37 JSF fighters for a purchase price of around 4.5 billion euro.{{cite web|url=http://www.volkskrant.nl/vk/nl/7884/Prinsjesdag/article/detail/3510989/2013/09/17/Kabinet-besluit-definitief-tot-aanschaf-37-JSF-straaljagers.dhtml |title=Kabinet besluit definitief tot aanschaf 37 JSF-straaljagers - Prinsjesdag - VK |publisher=Volkskrant.nl |date=17 August 2013 |access-date=19 September 2013}}

{{main|Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II procurement#Norway}}

Norway considered purchasing the Eurofighter,[http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2006/04/06/205853/eads-reveals-details-of-eurofighter-typhoon-offer-to-norway-to-replace-jsf.html "EADS reveals details of Eurofighter Typhoon offer to Norway to replace JSF."] Flight International via flightglobal.com, 6 April 2006. Retrieved: 11 July 2007. but in 2012 signed the largest public procurement project in the country's history (worth $10bn) for the F-35A.Perry, Dominic. [http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/norway-orders-f-35as-after-securing-jsm-integration-373063/ "Norway orders F-35As after securing JSM integration support"]. Flightglobal, 15 June 2012. Retrieved 4 April 2014.

Peru expressed interest in acquiring used Eurofighters from Spain in 2013.{{Cite web |last=Missing2013-02-04t13:00:00+00:00 |first=Name |title=Spain offers Eurofighters to Peru |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/spain-offers-eurofighters-to-peru/108659.article |website=Flight Global}} Because of budget limitations, no purchase was made.

In the 2020s, a new tender process was launched for 24 jet fighters, and the Peruvian Air Force pre-selected the F-16V Block 70, the Gripen E/F and the Rafale F4.{{Cite web |last=Redacción |date=2024-10-03 |title=Peru confirms it will proceed with the purchase of 24 new fighter jets to modernize its air force |url=https://www.zona-militar.com/en/2024/10/03/peru-confirms-it-will-proceed-with-the-purchase-of-24-new-fighter-jets-to-modernize-its-air-force/ |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=Zona Militar |language=en-US}}

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Poland is planning to purchase 64 multirole combat aircraft from 2021 as part of the country's modernisation plans. The new fighters will replace the Polish Air Force's ageing fleet of Sukhoi Su-22M4 'Fitter-K' ground attack aircraft and Mikoyan MiG-29 'Fulcrum-A' fighter aircraft.{{Cite web|url=https://www.altair.com.pl/news/view?news_id=12775|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140226090607/http://www.altair.com.pl/news/view?news_id=12775|url-status=dead|title=Polskie F-35 od 2021?|archive-date=February 26, 2014|website=www.altair.com.pl}}{{cite web|url=http://www.janes.com/article/34592/poland-to-buy-64-fifth-generation-fighters|title=Poland to buy 64 fifth-generation fighters|publisher=|access-date=19 November 2014}}{{cite web|url=http://www.defence24.pl/news_boeing-zainteresowany-polskim-rynkiem-f-18-zamiast-f-35|title=Boeing zainteresowany polskim rynkiem. F-18 zamiast F-35|access-date=19 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141114120923/http://www.defence24.pl/news_boeing-zainteresowany-polskim-rynkiem-f-18-zamiast-f-35|archive-date=14 November 2014|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/2014-global-news-worldwide-world-international-air-force-aviation/february-2014-global-news-worldwide-world-international-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-defence-/1011-poland-to-procure-64-multi-role-jet-fighters-starting-delivery-in-2021.html|title=Poland to procure 64 multi-role jet fighter|author=adrien|publisher=|access-date=19 November 2014}}

According to the announcement made by the Armament Inspectorate on 23 November 2017, Poland has initiated the procedure to acquire new fighter aircraft for the Polish Air Force.{{cite web|url=https://theaviationist.com/2017/11/27/poland-launches-harpia-programme-to-procure-a-new-multirole-combat-aircraft|title=Poland launches program Harpia to procure new multirole combat aircraft|author=jacek|publisher=|access-date=23 November 2017}} On 22 December 2017, five entities have expressed their intention to participate in the potential procurement of new fighter aircraft, referred to as “Harpia” (Harpy eagle). Companies that expressed their interest in the Multi-Role Combat Aircraft portion of the initiative include: Saab AB with Gripen NG, Lockheed Martin with F-35, Boeing Company with F/A-18, Leonardo S.p.A. with Eurofighter Typhoon and Fights-On Logistics with second hand F-16s.{{cite web|url=https://theaviationist.com/?p=48517|title=Five companies interested in Polands next generation fighter program Harpia|author=jacek|date=22 December 2017|publisher=|access-date=22 December 2017}}

On 31 January 2020, Poland signed a $4.6 billion deal for 32 F-35 fighters.{{cite web |title=Poland signs $4.6 billion contract for US fighter jets |url=https://apnews.com/f2b9986d24eb0715392f3349d4e1f8e8 |website=apnews.com |publisher=AP |date=31 January 2020}}

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In 2005 the Eurofighter was a contender for Singapore's next generation fighter requirement competing with the Boeing F-15SG and the Dassault Rafale. The Eurofighter was eliminated from the competition in June 2005{{cite web|url=http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2005/06/13/199178/typhoon-hit-by-singapore.html|title=Typhoon hit by Singapore|publisher=Flight International via flightglobal.com|date=13 June 2005|access-date=24 July 2013}} and the F-15SG was selected in September 2005.{{cite web|url=http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2005/09/13/201504/singapore-finally-opts-for-f-15t.html|title=Singapore finally opts for F-15T|author=Ionides, Nicholas|publisher=Flight International|date=13 September 2005|access-date=24 July 2013}}

In January 2020, the US government approved the procurement of four F-35B jets with the option to buy eight more of the same aircraft, as well as up to 13 engines, electronic warfare systems and related support and logistics services for US$2.75 billion by Singapore.{{cite news|url= https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/us-government-approves-possible-sale-of-f-35-fighter-jets-to-singapore|title= US government approves possible sale of F-35 fighter jets to Singapore|newspaper=The Straits Times|date=10 January 2020}}

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In 2002, the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) chose the F-15K Slam Eagle over the Dassault Rafale, Eurofighter Typhoon and Sukhoi Su-35 for its 40 aircraft F-X Phase I fighter competition. During 2012–13, the Typhoon competed with the Boeing F-15SE Silent Eagle and the F-35 for the ROKAF's F-X Phase III fighter competition. In August 2013 it was announced that the F-15SE was the only remaining candidate, however the award was cancelled and in November 2013, it was announced that the ROKAF will purchase 40 F-35As.[http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/south-korea-to-obtain-40-f-35as-393402/ South Korea to obtain 40 F-35As] – Flightglobal.com, 22 November 2013

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In February 2007, it was reported that Switzerland was considering the Eurofighter, the Rafale and the Saab JAS 39 Gripen to replace its Northrop F-5 Tiger IIs.Le Temps, 13 February 2007. The Gripen was selected, but on 18 May 2014, 53.4% of Swiss voters voted against the plan in a national referendum.{{Cite news |trans-title= Swiss Voters: The people does not want the Gripen |language= de |url= http://www.nzz.ch/aktuell/schweiz/paedophilie-initiative-wird-angenommen-1.18304700 |title= Eidgenössische Abstimmungen: Das Volk will den Gripen nicht |date= 18 May 2014 |work= NZZ |place= Switzerland}}{{Cite news |url= http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/81c5eae6-25ff-11e3-8ef6-00144feab7de.html |last= Hoyos |first= Carola |title= Saab chief says low price tag makes Gripen jets stand out from rivals |date= 29 September 2013 |newspaper= The Financial Times}} On 30 June 2021 the Swiss Federal Council proposed the acquisition of 36 F-35As to Parliament{{Cite web|url=https://www.admin.ch/gov/de/start/dokumentation/medienmitteilungen/bundesrat.msg-id-84275.html|title=Air2030: Bundesrat beschliesst Beschaffung von 36 Kampfflugzeugen des Typs F-35A|website=www.admin.ch }} at a cost of up to 6 billion Swiss francs (US$6.5 billion).{{cite news |last=Insinna |first=Valerie |date=June 30, 2021 |title=Lockheed's F-35 topples competition in Swiss fighter contest |url=https://www.defensenews.com/air/2021/06/30/lockheeds-f-35-topples-competition-in-swiss-fighter-contest/ |work=defensenews.com |access-date=July 2, 2021}} The deal to buy 36 F-35As was signed on 19 September 2022, with deliveries to commence in 2027 and conclude by 2030.{{cite web |title=Air2030: Beschaffungsvertrag für die Kampfflugzeuge F-35A unterzeichnet |url=https://www.vbs.admin.ch/content/vbs-internet/de/home.detail.nsb.html/90403.html |publisher=Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport |access-date=19 September 2022 |archive-date=27 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230227165235/https://www.vbs.admin.ch/content/vbs-internet/de/home.detail.nsb.html/90403.html |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |title=Schweiz unterzeichnet Kaufvertrag für F-35 |date=19 September 2022 |url=https://www.tagesanzeiger.ch/vertrag-zur-beschaffung-der-f-35-jets-unterschrieben-793541527081 |publisher=Tagesanzeiger |access-date=19 September 2022}}

In November 2012, the UK government announced the formation of a formal defence and industrial partnership with the United Arab Emirates, paving the way for potential Typhoon sales with BAE Systems.{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/industry/defence/9659408/Britain-and-UAE-agree-partnership-in-boost-for-Typhoon-jet.html|title=Britain and UAE agree partnership in boost for Typhoon jet|date=6 November 2012|work=Telegraph.co.uk|access-date=1 April 2015|location=London|first=Angela|last=Monaghan}} On 19 December 2013 it was announced that UAE had decided not to proceed with the deal for the supply of defence and security services, including the supply of Typhoon aircraft.{{cite web|url=http://www.cityam.com/blog/1387471898/uae-pulls-out-bae-typhoon-aircraft-deal |title=UAE pulls out of BAE Typhoon aircraft deal | City A.M |publisher=City A.M. |date=19 December 2013 |access-date=9 June 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131220024154/http://www.cityam.com/blog/1387471898/uae-pulls-out-bae-typhoon-aircraft-deal |archive-date=20 December 2013 |df=dmy}} Analysts estimated that the break-off was due to the producing nations' lack of commitment for radar upgrades.{{cite news |first=Bill |last=Sweetman |url=http://aviationweek.com/defense/opinion-saab-and-dassault-strengthen-their-fighter-market-positions |title=Opinion: Saab And Dassault Strengthen Their Fighter-Market Positions |work=Aviation Week & Space Technology |date=13 May 2015 |access-date=13 May 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150513215417/http://aviationweek.com/defense/opinion-saab-and-dassault-strengthen-their-fighter-market-positions |archive-date=13 May 2015 |url-status=live}}

On 3 December 2021, the United Arab Emirates announced that it had reached an agreement to purchase 80 Rafales.{{Cite news|date=2021-12-03|title=UAE and France sign deal for 80 Rafale fighter jets|language=en|work=Reuters|url=https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/uae-france-sign-deal-80-rafale-fighter-jets-2021-12-03/|access-date=2022-02-14}}

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A navalised Typhoon was among the options considered before selecting the F-35 as the Joint Combat Aircraft.{{Cite web|url=https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200506/cmselect/cmdfence/554/554.pdf|title=Future Carrier and Joint Combat Aircraft Programmes}}

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