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Grand strategy, Air power, Balance of power, Europe and Eurasia, Military analysis

September 20, 2024

Eurofighter Typhoon: inside the fighter jet success story that can’t be ignored

By Anthony Constantini

Summary and What You Need to Know: The Eurofighter Typhoon represents a rare European defense success, developed through collaboration in the post-Cold War era. While the recent European Defense Industrial Strategy aims to boost EU-made weapons production, it faces challenges, with a modest €1.5 billion budget stretched from 2025 to 2027.

-In contrast, the Eurofighter emerged from unified efforts by European nations pooling resources and bypassing complex bureaucracies, resulting in a globally respected fighter jet.

-Today, however, EU defense production is mired in organizational inefficiencies, raising concerns about its ability to replicate the Eurofighter’s success and meet modern defense needs as Europe seeks greater independence from U.S. defense systems.

Read at The National Interest

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