Major Upgrade For Royal Air Force Combat Jets Underway
The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded BAE Systems a £454 million contract for the production of new Eurofighter Typhoon combat jet radars. The deal marks a significant upgrade for the Royal Air Force’s Typhoon capability, with 38 electronically scanning sensors set for manufacture and integration on Tranche 3 standard jets. The program is part of a wider £2.35 billion Eurofighter upgrade launched by the UK in 2022. Entry to service of the radar is expected by the end of the decade, according to BAE Systems. This development was first reported by Breaking Defense.