DefenceTalkThe Eurofighter Consortium will be showcasing the Eurofighter Typhoon, one of the world’s most advanced fast-jet fighters, at Indo Defence because it believes the jet is probably the best solution for Indonesia at this particular time of its development. Eurofighter sees Indonesia as a progressive country on the verge of an economic take-off. It is […]https://www.defencetalk.com/airbus-touts-eurofighter-typhoon-to-indonesia-60934/

DefenceTalkThe Royal Air Force’s (RAF) most advanced fighters ever are now in operational service following the largest ever fighter upgrade programme delivered by BAE Systems. Known as Phase 1 Enhancements (P1E), the upgrade package delivers a range of enhancements to the Typhoon aircraft. Developed by BAE Systems working together with its Eurofighter Partner companies, the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/royal-air-force-now-flying-their-most-advanced-fighter-jets-ever-60780/

DefenceTalkRoyal Air Force aircraft at RAF Lossiemouth have launched the Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) for the first time since the Moray base took on the role of defending the UK’s Northern airspace. Typhoon jets were scrambled to identify aircraft in international airspace. The aircraft, identified as Russian military ‘Bears’, did not enter UK airspace. RAF […]https://www.defencetalk.com/first-quick-reaction-alert-launch-for-raf-lossiemouth-60616/

DefenceTalkStorm Shadow missiles are to be fitted to RAF Typhoon fast jets following a £120 million agreement signed today. Storm Shadow, which provides long-range air to surface capabilities, is 1 of the most advanced missiles of its kind. It is capable of defeating various targets including bridges, airfields, harbours and parked aircraft. The missiles, produced […]https://www.defencetalk.com/eurofighter-typhoon-jets-to-get-long-range-strike-capability-60199/

DefenceTalkFARNBOROUGH, UK: Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH today (July 17th) confirmed that NETMA, the NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency, has placed an order with it to integrate the Storm Shadow long range attack missile onto the Eurofighter Typhoon. Representatives from NETMA, Eurofighter, and the four core nations of the Eurofighter Program (the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain […]https://www.defencetalk.com/eurofighter-and-netma-sign-storm-shadow-integration-contract-60202/

DefenceTalkFARNBOROUGH, UK: The UK Defence Minister, Philip Dunne MP, gave his support to the Eurofighter Typhoon Program on Wednesday (16th July), when he gave the opening address at a major capability briefing aimed at evidencing exactly why the aircraft will play a major role as a backbone aircraft for the armed forces for many years […]https://www.defencetalk.com/eurofighter-uk-minister-tout-capability-growth-at-farborough-air-show-60186/

DefenceTalkRAF Typhoons were yesterday (Tuesday 17 June) scrambled to intercept multiple Russian aircraft as part of NATO’s ongoing mission to police Baltic airspace. The Typhoon aircraft, from 3 (Fighter) Squadron, were launched after four separate groups of aircraft were detected by NATO air defences in international airspace near to the Baltic States. Once airborne, the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/royal-air-force-typhoons-intercept-multiple-russian-aircraft-59955/

DefenceTalkA Eurofighter jet crashed while attempting to land at an air base in southwestern Spain on Monday, killing its pilot, the defense ministry said. “A Eurofighter crashed on landing at the start of the runway of the Moron base,” near Seville, a ministry spokeswoman told AFP. The sole pilot of the plane, 30-year-old air force […]https://www.defencetalk.com/eurofighter-jet-crashes-in-spain-pilot-killed-59818/

DefenceTalkEurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH chose the 2014 ILA Berlin Air Show to unveil details of a major capability enhancement package which secures the Eurofighter Typhoon’s position as the most powerful and reliable swing-role/multi-role combat aircraft currently available. Briefing media and delegates at the German air show, former RAF Pilot Paul Smith, now a ‘Capability Manager’ for […]https://www.defencetalk.com/eurofighter-unveils-major-upgrade-package-59672/

DefenceTalkRAF Typhoons have had their first encounter with Russian forces as part of their mission to protect Baltic airspace. The British fighters were already airborne on a training sortie when they were re-tasked to intercept an unidentified aircraft close to the Latvian border. At the same time Danish fighters were scrambled out Amari, Estonia, in […]https://www.defencetalk.com/raf-typhoons-in-lithuania-retasked-to-investigate-unidentified-aircraft-59625/