Typhoons have recently supported NATO’s eastern flank under Operation Eastern Sentry and conducted airstrike operations against Daesh in the Middle East. Last year, the government also secured around 20,000 UK jobs through an £8 billion deal to sell 20 Typhoons to Türkiye, strengthening NATO’s collective security and boosting the economy.
Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard said: “Our Typhoon fighter fleet is the backbone of Britain’s air defence and keeps our nation secure at home and strong abroad, deploying across the world in support of our allies.” He added: “Through our continued UK investment in the Typhoon programme and last year’s £8 billion Typhoon export deal with Türkiye, we are showing how defence is an engine for growth supporting prosperity across the country.”
The five-year agreement will secure 250 high-skilled jobs and provide specialist technical, airworthiness and safety support, including work to deliver the European Common Radar System Mk2. Air Commodore Nick Lowe said: “The extension of this contract underscores our unwavering commitment to ensuring the Typhoon fighter jet remains at the forefront of operational capability, safety, and technical excellence.”
Lyndon Hoyle said: “This contract ensures our Typhoon fleet continues to receive the expert engineering support it needs to remain ready for missions.” Steve Wadey added: “This contract is a testament to our commitment to the government’s defence as an engine for growth agenda.”
The contract extension forms part of the existing Engineering Delivery Partner Partnership between the MOD and the Aurora consortium, of which QinetiQ is the prime contractor. The agreement will support work at QinetiQ, MOD and RAF sites across the UK, ensuring the Typhoon fleet remains mission-ready for years to come.
Source: Royal Air Force (RAF).
