AviationNews – BAE Systems has announced plans to nearly double its annual production rate of the Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft. Driven by major delivery commitments to Türkiye and a growing global export pipeline, this decisive industrial ramp-up underscores a broader shift to fortify NATO's near-term air-superiority capabilities. During the company's first-half 2026 financial presentation, BAE Systems Chief Executive Charles Woodburn confirmed that final-assembly output will surge from the historical average of 12 to 14 jets per year to the high 20s.

Fully AI-controlled takeoffs and landings conducted during ship-based trials in Gulf of Saros

Fully AI-controlled takeoffs and landings conducted during ship-based trials in Gulf of Saros

Fully AI-controlled takeoffs and landings conducted during ship-based trials in Gulf of Saros