Eurofighter

What Eurofighter does

Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH is the multinational German-registered consortium (GmbH) that designs, manufactures, and supports the Eurofighter Typhoon twin-engine, canard-delta swing-role combat aircraft on behalf of four European partner nations — the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, and Spain — represented industrially by Airbus, BAE Systems, and Leonardo. The aircraft integrates the EJ200 turbofan engine (180kN total thrust, 1,200-hour maintenance interval, 2 million engine flying hours achieved), the Captor-E electronically-scanned AESA radar with a field of regard 50% wider than fixed-plate systems, the PIRATE passive infrared tracking sensor, an internally-integrated Defensive Aids Sub System (DASS), MIDS/Link 16 tactical datalinks, and Direct Voice Input hands-free control. Sub-products include the Aerodynamic Modification Kit (AMK, under contract from February 2026) and the in-development ECRS Mark 2 radar by Leonardo.

Revenue is generated exclusively through government-to-government defense procurement contracts coordinated via NATO's Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency (NETMA), with industrial primes performing final assembly at Warton (UK), Manching (Germany), Getafe (Spain), and Turin (Italy). The revenue model combines one-time aircraft sales (hardware, including weapons and integration packages) with multi-decade support, maintenance, and upgrade services delivered through the International Weapon System Support Centre (IWSSC). Pricing is not publicly disclosed but is implied from recent benchmarks at roughly $250-400M per jet inclusive of weapons and integration — Germany Tranche 5 ($5B/20 jets), Turkey (£8B/20 jets), and the Quadriga programme (38 jets).

The programme serves ten air forces (UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, and Turkey ordered October 2025), supports more than 100,000 jobs across 400+ European supplier companies, reached one million cumulative flying hours in January 2026, and is positioned as a technological bridge to the Future Combat Air System with an operational outlook extending beyond 2060.

Name

Eurofighter

Legal name

Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH

Website

https://eurofighter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH is a multinational consortium that designs, manufactures, and supports the Eurofighter Typhoon twin-engine swing-role combat aircraft for four European partner nations (UK, Germany, Italy, Spain) and export air forces, with sales and upgrades coordinated through NATO's NETMA agency.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Military Combat Aircraft

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Aircraft (3721), Aircraft & Parts (3720), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Aircraft Engines & Engine Parts (3724)

akta.pro primary industry

Military Fixed-Wing Aircraft Manufacturing (IMABAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Military Avionics, Mission Computers & Flight Controls (IMABAMAE), Military Aerospace Engines & Propulsion (IMABAMAD)

Keywords

• Multirole combat aircraft
• Military fighter jets
• Defense aerospace manufacturing
• Combat avionics systems
• Swing-role fighter

Headquarters

HQ city

Hallbergmoos

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Aircraft Sales: Sale of Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft to partner nations and export customers through government defense procurement contracts. Revenue is generated from initial aircraft delivery, with ongoing support and maintenance contracts.
2. Weapons and Integration Packages: Associated weapons systems and integration packages sold alongside aircraft, such as the Turkey deal including weapons and integration package.
3. Support and Maintenance Services: Ongoing support, maintenance, and upgrade services for aircraft in service, coordinated through International Weapon System Support Centre (IWSSC).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH is a multinational defense consortium that designs, manufactures, and supports the Eurofighter Typhoon twin-engine, canard-delta wing, multirole swing-role combat aircraft. The company delivers airframes, integrated avionics (E-Scan AESA radar, Pirate IRST, DASS), EJ200 engines, weapons integration packages, and long-term through-life support and upgrade services to military air forces.

Product overview

Eurofighter Typhoon is a multirole swing-role combat aircraft programme involving four European nations (UK, Germany, Italy, Spain) and their aerospace companies (Airbus, BAE Systems, Leonardo). The core product is the Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft, a twin-engine combat aircraft delivering simultaneous air-to-air and air-to-surface capabilities. Key sub-products and components include the EJ200 turbofan engine (producing 180kN total thrust), the E-Scan AESA radar system, the Pirate infrared tracking sensor, and the DASS electronic warfare suite. The programme includes major procurement contracts such as Germany's Quadriga (38 aircraft), Halcon (Spain, 20 aircraft), Tranche 5 (Germany, 20 aircraft ordered October 2025), and Turkey's first order (20 aircraft, October 2025). An Aerodynamic Modification Kit (AMK) is under development for enhanced weapon integration and aerodynamic performance. The programme supports over 100,000 jobs across 400 European companies and is expected to remain operational into the 2060s as a bridge to future combat air systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Eurofighter Typhoon Twin-engine, canard-delta wing, multirole swing-role combat aircraft built from advanced composite materials (15% metal surface, 30% lighter than traditional materials). Provides simultaneously deployable air-to-air and air-to-surface capabilities and is in service with nine air forces globally.
• EJ200 Engine High-performance twin turbofan powerplant delivering 90 kN of thrust per engine (180 kN total) with supersonic cruise capability without afterburner and 1,200 flying hours between unscheduled maintenance.
• E-Scan Radar (Captor-E / ECRS) Electronically scanned AESA radar providing a full suite of air-to-air and air-to-surface modes with a field of regard approximately 50% wider than traditional fixed-plate systems. The ECRS Mark 2 is the next-generation variant under development by Leonardo.
• Pirate Infrared Sensor (IRST) Passive Infrared Airborne Tracking Equipment that enables simultaneous detection and tracking of multiple and maneuvering targets through passive infrared sensors.
• Defensive Aids Sub System (DASS) Internally installed integrated electronic warfare suite providing all-round prioritized assessment of air-to-air and surface-to-air threats with fully automatic response, including ESM/ECM pods, Missile Approach Warners, chaff/flare dispensers, laser and radar warning receivers, and a towed decoy.
• Aerodynamic Modification Kit (AMK) Aftermarket upgrade kit extending fuselage strakes, flaperons, and leading-edge root to increase maximum wing lift, accelerate integration of new weapons, and support heavier external load certification.
• Through-Life Support and Maintenance Services Ongoing support, maintenance, and capability upgrade services for in-service Eurofighter Typhoon fleets, coordinated through the IWSSC and NETMA across all operating nations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1 million flying hours achieved January 2026
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration22 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Airbus, BAE Systems, Leonardo (AMK Development)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 February 2026Aerodynamic Modification Kit (AMK) contract signed February 2026. Partner companies developing, testing, and certifying modifications to fuselage strakes, flaperons, and leading-edge root for enhanced air combat performance.
• AirbuscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1983Partner company managing manufacturing and final assembly of Typhoon aircraft at Manching (Germany) and Getafe (Spain) facilities. Represents German and Spanish industrial participation in the programme.
• BAE SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1983Partner company managing UK manufacturing and final assembly at Warton facility. Represents UK industrial participation in the programme.
• LeonardocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1983Partner company (formerly Alenia Aeronautica) managing Italian manufacturing and final assembly at Turin facility. Also leads radar development including ECRS Mark 2.
• NETMA (NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1983Acts as the single point of contact for customers and governments for the Eurofighter and Tornado programmes. Coordinates procurement contracts including Tranche 5, Quadriga, Halcon, and AMK contracts.
• Panavia Aircraft GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint controller with Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH for processing of personal data in application processes. Shares database and access with partner companies.
• Eurojet Turbo GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationEngine manufacturer consortium producing EJ200 engines. Four global companies jointly developed the power plants. EJ200 achieved 2 million engine flying hours milestone.
• NATO Partner NationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK, Germany, Italy, and Spain form the core partner nations. Austria, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, and Turkey are export customers. All nations share operational experience and participate in exercises.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Lockheed Martin: Lockheed produces the F-35 Lightning II, the 5th-generation stealth fighter that has displaced Eurofighter in several NATO procurements (Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Italy, Switzerland). F-35 is the principal strategic competitor for future European fighter requirements.
• Boeing Defense, Space & Security: Boeing produces the F/A-18 Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler, competing with Eurofighter for NATO multirole fighter procurements and offering a similar twin-engine, carrier-capable swing-role platform.
• United Aircraft Corporation (Sukhoi / MiG): Sukhoi produces the Su-35 and Su-57, and MiG produces the MiG-35, all twin-engine fighters competing in the same global air superiority/strike segment as Typhoon, particularly in non-Western export markets.

Direct peers

• Saab: Saab manufactures the JAS 39 Gripen, a European-built single-engine multirole fighter. Saab is also a Eurofighter supplier (Arexis EW suite on Tranche 5) and a direct competitor in smaller-budget European fighter contests.
• Dassault Aviation: Dassault manufactures the Rafale, the primary direct competitor to the Eurofighter Typhoon in both European home markets and export contests. Both are twin-engine, swing-role fighters competing head-to-head for the same government customers.

Others

• Airbus Defence and Space: Airbus is one of three core industrial partners in the Eurofighter consortium, managing German and Spanish final assembly at Manching and Getafe. It is both a shareholder and supplier rather than a direct competitor.
• BAE Systems: BAE Systems is one of three core industrial partners in the Eurofighter consortium, managing UK final assembly at Warton. Like Airbus, BAE is both a shareholder and major supplier rather than a market competitor.

Emerging players

• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries: Mitsubishi is leading Japan's next-generation fighter (GCAP/Tempest successor) and previously the F-2 programme. It represents a future 6th-generation competitor that could shape the post-Typhoon fighter landscape.
• Korea Aerospace Industries (KF-21 Boramae): KAI is developing the KF-21 Boramae, a 4.5/5th-generation twin-engine fighter entering service in the mid-2020s. It targets budget-constrained buyers that might otherwise consider used or lower-end new-build fighters like the Typhoon.
• Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL): HAL produces the Tejas Mk1/Mk2 light combat aircraft, which addresses the lower-end of the same global fighter market as the Typhoon for budget-constrained air forces seeking domestic production.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Eurofighter
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/EurofighterGmbH
• Facebookfacebook.com/eurofighter.typhoon.official.page
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eurofighter
• Instagraminstagram.com/eurofighter.typhoon

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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