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News - Eurofighter
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Defence Notes
Paris Air Show: Eurofighter launches long-term capability drive
19th June 2019
The Eurofighter Typhoon programme is set for a series of comprehensive capability improvements including superior EW systems, engine thrust growth and mission system sophistication, following …
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Defence Helicopter
Paris Air Show: Leonardo exhibits new missile warning system
18th June 2019
Leonardo has revealed its new Multiple Aperture Infra-Red (MAIR) missile warning system for fixed and rotary-wing aircraft at the Paris Air Show. MAIR’s chief function …
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Defence Notes
Saab forced to ditch Swiss flight tests
13th June 2019
Saab has announced that the company’s in-development Gripen E will not take part in forthcoming flight tests in Switzerland, but will continue its participation in …
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Defence Notes
The price is right for US F-16s to Sofia
5th June 2019
Priced at US$1.673 billion, the sale to Bulgaria of eight Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Block 70 fighters has received the green light from the US State …
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Defence Notes
Leonardo undeterred by Poland’s F-35 intentions
31st May 2019
The Eurofighter Typhoon consortium bid, led by Leonardo, to replace Poland’s Soviet era MiG-29 and Su-22 jets remains on track despite the Eastern European country …
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Military Logistics
Boeing lists KC-46A success, defends programme
19th May 2019
Boeing is pushing ahead despite hiccups in its KC-46A multirole tanker aircraft contract with the USAF and has just delivered another three on top of …
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Training
ITEC 2019: Germany closes Tornado gap
15th May 2019
The German Air Force (GAF) and navy was one of the largest customers for the Panavia Tornado aircraft and although the latter has disposed of …
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Training
ITEC 2019: New home for Leonardo Italian Air Force training school
3rd May 2019
Leonardo and the Italian Air Force will move the International Flight Training School to a new and dedicated facility at Decimomanu in 2021 in an …
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Defence Notes
Germany adds six months to Saudi arms export ban
29th March 2019
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's coalition government on 28 March 2019 extended by six months an embargo on weapons exports to Saudi Arabia, instituted last October …
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Defence Notes
MBDA encouraged by orders from ‘complex and challenging’ year
20th March 2019
Weapons manufacturer MBDA is taking heart from a 2018 orders intake which amounted to €4 billion ($4.6 billion), equivalent to €2.5 billion from domestic markets …
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Defence Notes
Germany extends Saudi arms export freeze till end of March
7th March 2019
Germany on 6 March 2019 extended a temporary, disputed ban on arms exports to Saudi Arabia, but only until the end of the month.In October, …
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Defence Notes
Germany under fire for Saudi arms export ban
22nd February 2019
Export power Germany has long had a troubled relationship with selling arms abroad, a legacy of its dark history that is now spelling deep discord …
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Defence Notes
BAE Systems posts improving annual profits
21st February 2019
BAE Systems, the British maker of military equipment, announced on 21 February 2019 that annual net profit jumped by a fifth, despite a slowdown in …
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Training
Leonardo delivers two M-346 to ITAF
20th February 2019
Leonardo has delivered the first two M-346 trainer aircraft, part of the International Flight Training School (IFTS) project, at the Italian Air Force’s (ITAF) 61st …
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Military Logistics
Safran and MTU Aero Engines join forces
13th February 2019
Safran and MTU Aero Engines will jointly lead the development, production and after-sales support activities of the engine that will power the next-generation combat aircraft, …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Fighter - electronic warfare
Jamming and Escort Electronic Attack Aircraft (luWES) [Germany]
Programme Background According to earlier reports, Berlin had earlier decided to procure 15 EA-18G Growlers over the Eurofighter Typhoon ECR concept, which is expected to be ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-18 Replacement Phase II/Project Halcon II [Spain]
Programme Background The Spanish Air Force began requirements assessments, although potential suppliers, including Boeing (F/A-18E/F), Lockheed Martin (F-35), and Airbus-BAE-Leonardo (Eurofighter Typhoon), are already engaged ...
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Fighter - multirole
Project Halcon I [Spain]
Programme Background The Spanish Air Force began requirements assessments, although potential suppliers including Boeing (F/A-18E/F), Lockheed Martin (F-35), Airbus-BAE-Leonardo (Eurofighter Typhoon) are already engaged with ...
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Fighter - multirole
Project Quadriga [Germany]
Programme Background Under Project Quadriga, Berlin is seeking a replacement for its 33 Typhoon Tranche 1. Furthermore, Germany is offering its Tranche 1 fleet to ...
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Fighter - multirole
Typhoon Tranche 3A (Saudi Arabia)
Programme Background Timeline In June 2018, Saudi Arabia agreed to procure 48 Eurofighter Typhoon multirole fighter aircraft from BAE. However, Germany's defence export ban to ...
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Fighter - multirole
Kfir Replacement (Colombia)
Programme Background In May 2021, budget constraints prompted new Colombian finance minister José Manuel Restrepo (in post since 3 May) to place on indefinite hold ...
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Light attack, Trainer
Hawk Mk 165 Advanced Jet Trainer- Saudi Arabia
The fleet will be used to train Saudi pilots before they transition to the Eurofighter Typhoon and F-15 in service with RSAF. Under the Saudi-British Defence Cooperation Programme, ...
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Fighter - multirole
Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 3A [Kuwait]
Programme Background The capability packages granted to Kuwait will include the integration of Storm Shadow and Brimstone and other air-to-surface weapons, the integration of a ...
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Fighter - multirole
Swiss Air 2030 - Combat Aircraft
Programme Background Switzerland began the latest phase of flight and ground tests on 8 April 2019. In June 2019, Saab announced that the company’s in-development ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-35A (Belgium)
Programme BackgroundBelgium's request to purchase 34 F-35As, including four spare Pratt & Whitney engines, was approved by the US State Department in January 2018 with an estimated ...
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Fighter - multirole
MRCA - Multi Role Combat Aircraft (Fighter)
Launched years ago, the Medium Multirole Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) programme is notorious internationally of the serpentine nature of Indian military procurements. Under the MMRCA, the ...
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Fighter - multirole, Trainer
MRCA - Multi Role Combat Aircraft (Trainer)
Launched years ago, the Medium Multirole Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) programme is notorious internationally of the serpentine nature of Indian military procurements. Under the MMRCA, the ...
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Fighter - multirole
Multi Role Combat Aircraft Bangladesh
Programme Background The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) continues its quest to acquire a new multirole combat aircraft. Under the country’s Forces Goal 2030 plan, which ...
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Fighter - multirole
Future Fighter Capability Project [Canada]
Programme Background Canada’s defence policy estimates the acquisition of the aircraft, associated equipment and setup to enable entry into service will cost C$15-19 billion ($12.9-14.5 billion). In ...
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Frigates
FREMM Procurement [Egypt]
Programme Background Italy confirmed in July 2020 that they were in the process to negotiate a sale of two FREMM frigates to Egypt following naval ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Air: air combat simulators
Eurofighter Typhoon ASTA
CAE’s Medallion-6000 visual system is used for the Eurofighter Aircrew Synthetic Training Aids (ASTA) programme. In Germany, CAE was awarded a contract in 2014 to ...
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Fighter - multirole
Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 4/4+
The Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 4 is the latest variant of the Typhoon multirole fighter aircraft family, fitted with the latest phase three enhancements and the CAPTOR E ...
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Fighter - electronic warfare
Eurofighter EK (Electronic Combat)
The Eurofighter EK is the jamming and escort electronic attack version of the Eurofighter fighter jet. Developed by Airbus and incorporating Saab's Arexis EW suite ...
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Fighter - multirole
Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 3A (Block 20, 25, 25C)
The Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 3A is the latest variant of the Typhoon multirole fighter aircraft family. Under the Tranche 3A contract signed in 2009, a total ...
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Air: chaff, flare and decoy systems
Ariel Mk II
The Ariel Mk II fibre-optic towed radar decoy protects fighter and transport aircraft from radar-guided threats, including those employing mono-pulse tracking techniques. The decoy is ...
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Air: fixed-wing flight simulators
Eurofighter FTD
The Eurofighter Flight Training Device (FTD) provides initial and recurrent training to Eurofighter Typhoon pilots. Consisting of a reproduction of the aircraft cockpit, virtual touchscreen ...
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Data links
Data Links
Wideband, long-range secure data links (C- and Ku-band) are available off the shelf for airborne use and adaptable to specific requirements, providing image transmission from ...
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Air: air combat simulators
Typhoon Escape Trainer
EDM produces full-scale high-fidelity crew escape and safety systems trainers for the Eurofighter Typhoon.
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Air: air combat simulators
Eurofighter Typhoon ASTA
Indra has assumed general management and the largest holding in Eurofighter Simulation Systems (ESS), the company responsible for the Eurofighter Typhoon Aircrew Synthetic Training Aids ...
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Air: Integrated Defensive Systems
Praetorian DASS
The Praetorian Defensive Aids Sub-System (DASS) for the Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft provides protection against air-to-air and surface-to-air threats. It integrates an Electronic Support Measure ...
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Air: AEW/fire control radar
Captor-E Radar
Captor-E is a multi-mode AESA pulse-Doppler radar upgrade to the Captor-M, designed for the Eurofighter Typhoon. Captor-E is being developed under a Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH ...
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Fixed wing aircraft engines
EJ200
Designed especially for the Eurofighter Typhoon multi-role aircraft, the EJ200 engine is currently being manufactured by an international collaboration between Rolls-Royce, Avio Aero, ITP Aero ...
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Fighter - multirole
Typhoon Tranche 1 (Block 1, 1B, 1C, 2, 2B ,5, 5A)
Typhoon is a twin-engine multirole aircraft with forward canards and a delta wing. Development began in 1983 with France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK. ...
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Transponders and IFF
M425
The M425 is a family of IFF transponders produced by Leonardo. Designed as a Mode 5/S capable, next-generation system, it is in service with the ...
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Air: air combat simulators
Eurofighter FMS
The Eurofighter FMS incorporates Selex ES’s instructor and debriefing facilities, comprising: review/playback to evaluate errors and corrective actions; lesson planner and scenario generator; digital radar ...