BAE considers cut to Typhoon price

February 07, 2012 17:11

The Eurofighter Typhoon is competing with Dassault's Rafale for the contract to replenish India's fleet BAE Systems, Europe's largest defence contractor, has signalled its willingness to reduce the price of the Eurofighter Typhoon to win back a $20bn Indian tender from France's Dassault.

Ian King, BAE's chief executive, told the Financial Times that BAE needed to consult with its partners in Germany, Italy and Spain, but said all options were open.

"I will be discussing with our partners what we do next. In my view, all options are on the table," he told the Financial Times.

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