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Germany Set to Award $1.41 Billion Eurofighter Upgrade Contract to Saab and Northrop Grumman
ByAinvest
Monday, Sep 22, 2025 8:34 am ET1min read
Germany is set to award a €1.2 billion contract to Saab and Northrop Grumman to upgrade its Eurofighter jets with advanced anti-radar missile systems. The upgrade aims to enable the jets to effectively counter ground-based air defenses. The contract is expected to be granted to the two companies, with the upgrade to be deployed on the Eurofighter jets.
Germany is set to award a €1.2 billion contract to Saab and Northrop Grumman to upgrade its Eurofighter jets with advanced anti-radar missile systems. The upgrade aims to enable the jets to effectively counter ground-based air defenses. The contract is expected to be granted to the two companies, with the upgrade to be deployed on the Eurofighter jets [1].The upgrade contract includes Saab’s Arexis sensor suite and Northrop’s AGM-88E missiles. This deal is part of a broader procurement strategy by Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, who plans to submit more than 80 projects for parliamentary approval before year-end. Other notable projects include an order for 20 new Eurofighters and thousands of tanks and armored vehicles [1].
The contract could also lay the groundwork for closer defense ties between Berlin and Stockholm, particularly in developing a next-generation fighter to replace the Eurofighter fleet by the 2040s. This initiative comes amidst growing frustrations over the slow-moving Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program, where France’s Dassault Aviation has sought greater control despite German resistance [1].
In a related development, German and Swedish fighter jets were scrambled to intercept a Russian surveillance aircraft flying over the Baltic Sea without a flight plan or radio contact. The incident highlights the heightened alert for Russian military and reconnaissance activities in and around European airspace [2].
The upgrade contract underscores Germany's commitment to modernizing its air defense capabilities and enhancing its collaboration with international partners. The deal is expected to receive parliamentary approval in early October [1].
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