Manching, Germany – In a significant development for the European aerospace industry, EUROJET Turbo GmbH (EUROJET) has signed a contract with the NATO Eurofighter & Tornado Management Agency (NETMA) to provide 52 new EJ200 engines for the German Air Force. The contract was signed in Manching on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, between Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Simon Ellard (ret.), General Manager of NETMA, and Ralf Breiling, CEO of EUROJET.
The contract is for the supply of EJ200 engines for a new order of Tranche 5 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets. These advanced engines will be produced locally by the four partner companies in the EUROJET consortium: MTU Aero Engines, Rolls-Royce, ITP Aero, and Avio Aero. As the partner for the German Air Force, MTU Aero Engines will handle the final assembly of the engines, with deliveries to the German customer expected to begin in 2030.
This contract is a testament to the enduring excellence of the EJ200 engines and the unwavering confidence in the Eurofighter platform. It not only showcases the advanced performance and long-term sustainability of this powerful technology but also highlights the strength of the European aerospace industry and its collaborative consortium. This investment in the future of defense capabilities will also safeguard a wealth of skilled jobs and foster innovation in the sector for years to come.
The EUROJET consortium is responsible for the management of the EJ200 engine programme, with its shareholders comprising Rolls-Royce (UK), MTU Aero Engines (Germany), ITP Aero (Spain), and Avio Aero (Italy). The EJ200 engine has consistently demonstrated its exceptional performance in the Eurofighter Typhoon, with its outstanding and innovative technology. With its unmatched performance record, multi-role capability, and highest availability at competitive life-cycle costs, the EJ200 engine is well-equipped to meet the requirements of air forces, both now and in the future.
Since the first production engine was delivered in 2003, over 1400 EJ200 engines have been delivered to Air Force customer fleets of nine nations. These engines have achieved over 1.8 million engine flying hours, solidifying their reliability and performance. High-resolution images of the EJ200 can be downloaded from the EUROJET website.
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