Eurofighter Tranche 4 Just Flew — Germany’s BIG Fighter Bet

Eurofighter Tranche 4 completes its first flight. Germany’s first Project Quadriga fighter has flown at Manching, marking a major step in the Luftwaffe’s future combat-air strategy. The Quadriga programme covers 38 new Eurofighters: 30 single-seat aircraft and eight twin-seat variants. They will replace Germany’s oldest Tranche 1 fighters, while three aircraft will support testing, software development and future upgrades. In this video, we examine: • Why Germany is still investing in the Eurofighter • What Project Quadriga means for the Luftwaffe • The capabilities of the new ECRS Mk1 AESA radar • Why Germany needs both the Eurofighter and F-35A • The advantages and costs of operating a mixed fighter fleet • How FCAS delays are changing Germany’s air-power strategy • Why Tranche 4 may remain relevant beyond 2040 The Eurofighter is no longer simply a temporary bridge to FCAS. It is becoming a long-term pillar of German air power, European defence production and future electronic-warfare capabilities. Can Germany successfully integrate the Eurofighter and F-35 into one combat network—or will operating two fighter fleets become too expensive? Subscribe for clear analysis of defence industry, military procurement and strategy.