Clear skies ahead: Royal Air Force Typhoons to receive advanced radar and EW upgrade
The current programme of record is for the Typhoon Tranche 3 only, but could be expanded to include other jet iterations too. (Photo: BAE Systems)
The ECRS Mk2 radar brings advanced electronic warfare capabilities and potential weapon integration opportunities to the Royal Air Force's multi-mission fighter.
BAE Systems is developing and testing the new European Common Radar System (ECRS) Mk2 to enhance the RAF’s Typhoon jet fleet with a range of complementary capabilities that will also feed into the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), the company told reporters on 4 July at its manufacturing and assembly facility at Warton, England.
On the same day, the UK MoD announced it had awarded the company an £870 million ($1.1 billion) contract to deliver the new radar capability that will also provide advanced EW, electronic attack and electronic surveillance capabilities.
The Mk 2 radar will equip the RAF jets
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