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2021-09-01

Eurofighter and NETMA Sign Enhancement Contract for Typhoon

Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH and NETMA, the NATO Eurofighter & Tornado Management Agency, have signed a contract worth close to €300 million. This marks the next steps in the capability evolution of the Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft.

The Consolidation Package Step Two and Three, Phase 1 Contract’s important elements, include Typhoon capability enhancements when operating the Meteor beyond-visual-range, air-to-air missile, with the capability implementation being transferred from the current M-Scan to the new E-Scan radar.

The package also includes improvements to Brimstone precision air-to-surface operations on Typhoon, along with adaptations to the cockpit display formats; interoperability enhancements through development of the MIDS Link 16, radio; and further improvements towards its Defensive Aids Sub-System (DASS).

This contract is designed to satisfy the different requirements of the four core nations customers and will reportedly benefit export customers, creating a consistent package as the baseline for ongoing capability development.

Herman Claesen, CEO of Eurofighter, said: “This package of developments makes the weapon system performance more effective and versatile for our end-users.”

The capability development activity will primarily take place within the four Eurofighter Partner Companies — BAE Systems, Airbus Germany, Airbus Spain, and Leonardo — but with significant aspects being undertaken within the wider supply base, most specifically EuroRadar and EuroDASS.

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