The Eurofighter consortium is stepping up its international sales ambitions, identifying opportunities to secure more than 200 additional Typhoon fighter aircraft as countries look to strengthen their air combat capabilities. The projection highlights the manufacturer’s efforts to expand its global presence, attract new customers and maintain long-term production of the European multirole fighter.
The latest sales outlook was presented through an infographic at the International Fighter Conference in Munich in November 2026. It represents a significant increase from the 134 potential aircraft opportunities identified during the previous year’s conference. However, these figures reflect possible future demand rather than signed procurement agreements, and several prospective customers have yet to make final decisions.
Turkey and Saudi Arabia are among the most important markets in the consortium’s current expansion strategy. Potential second-batch purchases from the two countries could collectively account for 78 additional aircraft. Austria is another significant prospect, with a possible acquisition of 36 fighters under consideration. These opportunities could provide a substantial boost to the Typhoon programme if they eventually translate into confirmed contracts.
Portugal is also emerging as an important European market for the aircraft. The country is evaluating options to replace its ageing F-16 fighter fleet, with the Eurofighter Typhoon competing against the American F-35, Sweden’s Gripen and France’s Rafale. Airbus, which is leading the Eurofighter sales campaign, confirmed that its proposal for Portugal was in the final preparation stage and was expected to be formally submitted by the end of 2026.
Poland is another potential customer, considering the acquisition of 32 additional fighter aircraft to strengthen its air superiority capabilities. However, the country could also choose to purchase additional F-35 aircraft, particularly following the announcement of a $4 billion US Foreign Military Financing loan in September 2026.
In Asia, Bangladesh remains a possible market for the European fighter. Leonardo and the Bangladesh Air Force signed a letter of intent in 2025 to begin discussions regarding a potential Eurofighter acquisition. Nevertheless, Bangladesh is also exploring other options, including negotiations involving China’s J-10CE fighter aircraft, making the eventual outcome uncertain.
The consortium is simultaneously working to fulfil its existing commitments. Around 60 Eurofighter aircraft are currently in production, while recent procurement agreements have created a pipeline of approximately 89 aircraft for future manufacturing. These commitments include orders from Spain, Germany, Italy and Kuwait, alongside Turkey’s agreement with the United Kingdom.
Turkey signed a $10.7 billion agreement with the UK in October 2025 for 20 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft, building on an earlier understanding covering a potential total of 40 fighters. The agreement has strengthened the programme’s export position and could help generate interest from other countries.
Increasing production capacity will be another important priority if additional international contracts materialise. Eurofighter previously indicated ambitions to raise annual production towards 30 aircraft from 2028, depending on new export orders.
The Typhoon programme, developed through cooperation between the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy and Spain, remains an important part of Europe’s defence aviation industry. Its latest sales ambitions demonstrate the consortium’s determination to compete in the international fighter market. However, converting more than 200 potential opportunities into actual contracts will depend on procurement decisions, political considerations, competing aircraft and the ability to offer competitive long-term operating costs.
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