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The Eurofighter Typhoon is arguably one of the finest jet fighters in the world today. With air-to-air, and air-to-ground capability, Eurofighter AESA radar, advanced avionics, and unmatched maneuverability, this high-performance tactical jet is a favorite the air forces of Austria, Germany, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Still the fighter jet and its makers find themselves in an awkward position when it comes to export sales.

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Strangely, the Eurofighter -- built by a consortium of three companies: Alenia Aeronautica, BAE Systems, and EADS working through a holding company Eurofighter GmbH -- rarely, if ever, seems to be in a mix for consideration, which is causing an apparent inferiority complex in the Eurofighter and its backers that often is on display here at the Farnborough International Airshow in Farnborough, England.