The Italian Ministry of Defense plans to order 24 additional Eurofighter Typhoon fighters to replace the first series of aircraft in Tranche 1 configuration. The Italian Air Force aims to upgrade two squadrons currently using aircraft built from 2002 to 2008. Anonymous sources within the Italian Ministry of Defense have mentioned the possibility of purchasing specialized electronic warfare aircraft based on the Typhoon fighter, which is being developed by Germany. Italy currently has 94 Typhoon fighters in service, 14 of which are specialized Panavia Tornado ECR electronic warfare aircraft. Germany has also placed orders for 38 additional fighters, while Spain has ordered 45 units.

Source:
– Ministry of Defense of Italy (Defense document)
– Anonymous sources within the Italian Ministry of Defense

Origins of the incident:
– Replacement of older aircraft and upgrade of Italian Air Force squadrons
– Search for specialized electronic warfare aircraft to replace aging Panavia Tornado ECRs

ملخص الأخبار

• The request is for 24 new Typhoon fighters in the Tranche 4/5 configuration.
• Italy has 80 single-seaters and 14 trainer-combat aircraft among the Typhoon fighters in service.
• Italy is also looking to upgrade its specialized Panavia Tornado ECR electronic warfare aircraft.