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Press Release

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Eurofighter GmbH. / NETMA ESCAN radar contract signed

Following the Bundestag announcement releasing funding for the integration of ESCAN radars on German Eurofighter aircraft, a formal contract signing ceremony was held at NETMA between Eurofighter GmbH CEO, Herman Claesen and his NETMA counterpart, General-Manager, Gabriele Salvestroni.

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Operations

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SOCIAL DISTANCE NO BARRIER FOR RAF NATO DEPLOYMENT

A 150-strong expeditionary force from UK Royal Air Force proved their resilience in spite of Covid-19, to take part in their latest NATO Baltic Air Policing deployment.

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Programmes

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THE BEST IS YET TO COME

Eurofighter GmbH CEO,  Herman Claesen, explains how Europe’s future air power requirements and Typhoon’s future capability journey are converging. 

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Operations

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EUROFIGHTER TYPHOONS TRAIN WITH NATO WARSHIPS IN THE BALTIC

Eurofighter Typhoons from the UK Royal Air Force deployed in Lithuania have carried out mock air attacks to test the defences of NATO warships operating in the Baltic Sea.

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Programmes

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OUTPACING THE THREAT

Discover what’s in store for Eurofighter Typhoon’s defensive capabilities as threats rapidly evolve with Leonardo’s Phil Liddiard, consortium programme lead for EuroDASS.

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SOUTHERN DEFENDERS

The Italian Air Force’s Trapani Air Base is home to the 37° Stormo and the 18° Gruppo. It is one of the most important geo-strategic hubs in Europe. With its Eurofighter Typhoon fleet, the air base plays a key role in safeguarding the Mediterranean region. We were granted exclusive access to the base. As soon as you enter the 18° Gruppo’s building you’re immersed in history. The pictures on the walls trace the key milestones of a unit that was established in 1917. The history of the squadron is a bit peculiar; periodically reborn when needs require and disappearing when they end.Words And Photos: Giovanni Colla

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Airforces

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SQUADRON ASSIGNED TO ITALIAN AIR FORCE 51ST WING

The Italian Air Force has officially included the 51st Wing at Istrana Air Force Base, northern Italy, among the units responsible for national air defense. This follows the assignment of Eurofighter fighters to the 132nd Flight Group. The announcement brings the number of Eurofighter bases in Italy to four.

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Programmes

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TyTAN WINS AVIATION WEEK AWARD

TyTAN a ground-breaking support solution for the UK's Eurofighter fleet has saved more than £500m which has provided the UK Customer with re-investment opportunities to further enhance Capability of the platform has won a major industry award.

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Capabilities

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DIGITAL DANGER

The future battlespace environment will be highly contested and congested. Mark Hewer, Leonardo’s Vice President Integrated Mission Solutions and experienced Typhoon pilot Raffael Klaschka, Head of Strategic Marketing at Eurofighter GmbH argue that Eurofighter’s Electronic Warfare and mission data capability will ensure it plays a vital role countering the increasingly sophisticated threats.

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Capabilities

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EUROFIGHTER OFFERS FINLAND FULL SOVEREIGN CONTROL

Finland will gain full sovereign control and comprehensive capability if it selects Eurofighter, says the man leading the Eurofighter challenge in the HX programme — the competition being run by the Finnish Defence Forces to replace the country’s existing F/A-18 fleet.

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Capabilities

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BEYOND CENTURION

Luke Gili-Ross has lived and breathed Project Centurion. When the project started, he was serving on 41 Squadron, the Royal Air Force’s Typhoon Test and Evaluation unit, but following retirement Luke joined BAE Systems as the Typhoon Project Pilot. Here Luke talks us through the next steps on the journey.

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Operations

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NOTHING SHORT OF PHENOMENAL

“The worst thing you can do on an operation is rush into a situation, take the wrong decision and make things worse,” says Wing Commander Paul ‘Pablo’ O’Grady, Officer Commanding of the RAF’s XI(F) Squadron. “That’s the truth behind any op. It’s about staying focused, compartmentalising and almost detaching yourself from the friction of the situation.”

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Press Release

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Eurofighter submits updated proposal to HX programme

Eurofighter has offered Finland the chance to join Europe's largest combat aircraft programme in an updated proposal to the HX fighter acquisition programme.

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Press Release

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Austrian Typhoons securing Davos during the World Economic Forum 2020

Eurofighter aircraft from Austria’s Bundesheer were on duty securing Austrian airspace during the World Economic Forum in Davos from the 20th until the 24th of January.

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Capabilities

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DREAM JOB FOR DEAN

Flt Lt Dean Rogers of 29 Sqn has been named the RAF’s 2020 Typhoon display pilot. Flt Lt Rogers will spend the winter at RAF Coningsby carrying out detailed preparation for the display. We caught up with him to discover more about the man who will be wowing the crowds next summer.

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