RAF will upgrade 107 Typhoon Tranches 2 and 3; four Tranche 1 will remain at Falklands’ MPC

Monday, July 13th 2026 - 14:01 UTC

A formation of Typhoon Tranche 1 fighter jets flying over the Falklands (MoD Pic)

The Royal Air Force will upgrade all of its 107 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets at a cost of £5.4 billion, according to the latest UK Defense Investment Plan, as reported by Aerospace Global News, AGN, a British media company specializing in military information.This represents a significant increase from the 40 previously planned and announced in January 2026.

At the time AGN reported that UK was retiring 26 of its Tranche 1 Typhoons, leaving only Tranche 2 and Tranche 3 fighters. Nevertheless there will be four remaining Tranche 1 fighters at Mount Pleasant Complex in the Falkland Islands.

Commenting on the issue, Minister for Defense Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard, said that “the £5.4 billion Typhoon spend detailed in the DIP comprises the planned spend to maintain and upgrade the UK’s 107 Typhoons.”