BAE Systems awarded £1.3bn Eurofighter Typhoon order

Work on the programme starts in 2021 at BAE Systems’ sites in Lancashire and will run through to the mid-2020s.

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BAE Systems said it will deliver over a third of the components for the new Typhoons, including the aircraft’s front fuselage and tail. Final assembly will be undertaken by Eurofighter consortium member Airbus in Manching, Germany.

The new aircraft will join the existing German Air Force Typhoon fleet from the mid-2020s and will be equipped with technology that includes an advanced electronically-scanning radar. With a service life beyond 2060, the new Typhoon’s technical capabilities will reportedly allow full integration into the Europe’s future air combat environment.

“Germany’s decision to purchase additional Typhoons reinforces the aircraft’s position as one of the world’s most successful combat military aircraft,” said Charles Woodburn, Chief Executive BAE Systems. “The Typhoon programme makes a significant contribution to the UK economy, generating billions of pounds through exports and supporting more than 15,000 jobs across the UK.”