EUROJET Turbo GmbH, the consortium behind the EJ200 engine that powers the Eurofighter Typhoon, has signed a new contract with the NATO Eurofighter & Tornado Management Agency (NETMA) to deliver up to 54 new engines to the Italian Air Force. The contract was finalized in Rome with signatures from AVM Simon Ellard (ret.), General Manager of NETMA, and Ralf Breiling, CEO of EUROJET.
The contract is part of a renaissance of interest in the Eurofighter programme, following the recent Spanish Halcón II contract announcement. The new agreement highlights the strong trust in the EJ200 engine and the Eurofighter platform, strengthening European defence cooperation. The EJ200 engine is known for its world-class performance, enhancing the capabilities of the Eurofighter Typhoon in terms of range, operational efficiency, and overall performance.
The production of the engine modules will be carried out by EUROJET’s four partner companies: Rolls-Royce, MTU Aero Engines, ITP Aero, and Avio Aero. The Italian partner, Avio Aero, will handle final engine assembly.
Ralf Breiling, CEO of EUROJET, expressed his enthusiasm following the signing, stating, “This agreement, coming so soon after the Spanish Halcon II acquisition, underscores the strong, ongoing trust from the Nations in the EJ200 engine and the Eurofighter platform and strengthens our European defence cooperation.” He also highlighted the EJ200’s proven track record and its vital role in ensuring technological leadership in defence for the Italian nation.
AVM Simon Ellard (ret.), NETMA’s General Manager, added, “The new order for Italy is yet another fantastic achievement for the Eurofighter Programme. The order, which follows the recent signature of the Halcon II contract, marks a new era for the Programme and demonstrates how important the Eurofighter Typhoon is for the collective security of Europe.” He also praised the EJ200 engine for its superior performance, ensuring the aircraft has the power it needs to secure the skies over Italy and NATO’s eastern flank.
The EUROJET consortium is responsible for the management of the EJ200 engine programme. Its shareholders comprise Rolls-Royce (UK), MTU Aero Engines (Germany), ITP Aero (Spain), and Avio Aero (Italy). The engine is known for its outstanding and innovative technology, and has a track record of exceptional performance in the Eurofighter Typhoon. Since the delivery of the first production engine in 2003, over 1400 EJ200 production engines have been delivered to Air Force customer fleets of nine nations, with over 1.8 million engine flying hours achieved.
High-resolution images of the EJ200 can be downloaded from the EUROJET website. For more information, please contact Rose Artuso, PR and Communications at EUROJET Turbo GmbH.
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