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Germany Confirms 20 Tranche-5 Eurofighters as Airbus Doubles Output

The purchase underpins a long-term upgrade program centered on electronic warfare with AI-enabled sensing.

Overview

  • Berlin signed a €3.75 billion contract for 20 Tranche-5 jets with Bundestag budget approval, scheduling deliveries for 2031 to 2034.
  • Airbus plans to raise final assembly from about 10 to 20 aircraft per year and increase mid‑fuselage production to 20 units, with assembly in Manching.
  • Tranche‑5 aircraft add the ECRS Mk1 AESA radar, Saab’s Arexis sensor and AI‑driven self‑protection to better defeat ground‑based air defenses.
  • The package includes spare parts and tactical simulators, with a separate order reported for more than €50 million in anti‑armor air‑to‑ground munitions.
  • Airbus cites more than 740 total Eurofighter orders and is pursuing sales in Turkey, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, while FCAS uncertainty could prolong the jet’s front‑line role.