Italian parliament approves EUR 7.47 billion purchase of Eurofighter jets

By Defence Industry Europe

Four Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon jets touched down at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, and six Spanish Air Force F-18s landed at Fetesti Air Base, Romania, on November 25, to continue NATO’s enhanced Air Policing mission securing the Black Sea coast.
One of four Italian Eurofighters is shutting down the engines after landing in Romania. Photo by Italian Air Force.

The Italian Parliament has approved a EUR 7.47 billion deal to acquire 24 Eurofighter Typhoon jets for the Italian Air Force. This move comes as part of a plan to replace 26 aircraft that are set to be decommissioned starting in 2028.

 

The decision follows a decree issued by the Italian government in July, which outlined its intention to modernise its air fleet with the advanced multirole fighter aircraft. On Tuesday, the Defence Commission of the Chamber of Deputies and the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Senate voted in favour of the decree, clearing the way for the procurement.

 

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The acquisition is a significant development for the Eurofighter consortium, a collaboration between BAE Systems, Airbus, Leonardo, and Spain’s Indra Sistemas. The deal includes not only the jets themselves but also logistical support, ensuring operational readiness for the Italian Air Force.

 

Source: Morningstar.

 

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