BAE Systems confident in winning up to 150 Typhoon fighter jet orders
7British defence firm BAE Systems has expressed strong confidence in winning new export orders for its Typhoon fighter jets from countries including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. The company's optimism was conveyed by Richard Hamilton, Managing Director for Europe and International in BAE Systems' Air sector, during a press briefing at its facility in Warton, northern England.
“We’re working with the UK government on a number of those campaigns presently,” Hamilton said, referring to ongoing efforts to secure international contracts. When asked if he believed these campaigns would result in orders, he responded: “yeah, absolutely,” suggesting there could be potential for up to 150 additional jets.
Hamilton attributed this confidence to the UK’s continued investment in upgrading the Typhoon, which extends the aircraft’s operational life and appeal to foreign buyers. “The confidence it gives the export partner, you know, with the Saudis, with the Turkish, when they see that this thing has a life, it just makes the whole conversation so much easier,” he explained.