Bangladesh Air Force Completing Formalities to Acquire Eurofighter Typhoons from Italy

Reading Time: 2 minutes Key Points: BAF to procure 10 Eurofighter Typhoon MRCAs from Italy by 2027 Bangladesh currently completing internal formalities; G2G talks with Italy next Italian PM Giorgia Meloni scheduled to visit Dhaka in December, potentially advancing the EFT acquisition Procurement steps from Italy/EU side include technical review, export licensing, and final contract approvals The Eurofighter Typhoon, developed jointly by the UK, Germany, Italy, and Spain, is a 4.5-generation multi-role fighter renowned for air superiority, precision strike, and electronic warfare. Powered by twin Eurojet EJ200 turbofan engines, the aircraft can reach speeds of 2,495 km/h, operate at altitudes up to 55,000 feet, and fly 2,900 km without refuelling. Its delta-canard design provides exceptional agility, and its modular systems allow flexible integration of weapons, sensors, and avionics. Procurement Steps from Italy/EU Side Once Bangladesh completes its formalities, the Italian and EU side will follow these steps: Government-to-Government approval: Italian