The UK has confirmed that it will move ahead with the purchase of a third batch of Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft for the Royal Air Force.

The Typhoon is an extremely agile multirole combat aircraft, capable of being deployed across many air operations, including air policing, peace support and high intensity conflict.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Prime Minister Gordon Brown said that the UK was pleased to be moving forward this important programme with partner nations.

“This programme will strengthen Britain’s defence capability, and will create new jobs,” said Brown.

The MoD will now initial the ministerial agreement which partner nations Germany, Italy and Spain signed on 2 April 2009.

This agreement contains a statement of principles agreed with the Nato Eurofighter Tornado Management Agency (NETMA), which governs both procurement and support costs.

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

UK Defence Secretary John Hutton said that the department was now looking to receive an affordable bid form European industry to allow the programme to proceed.

“Subject to the satisfactory outcome of these negotiations, I hope that we will be in a position to sign a contract later this year,” Hutton said.

The contract for the third tranche of Typhoon aircraft will be signed once each partner nation’s approving authority has accepted the terms of agreement.