The UK is committed to “increasing the capacity” of the Eurofighter fighters

the hunter Eurofighter Typhoon “It remains a world-leading aircraft, thanks to the strong and longstanding relationship we have with our program partners.” he Defense acquisitionAnd Alex chalkwho represented the United Kingdom at the meeting of the four partners of the programme Eurofighter held in Milan (Italy), strongly supported this international programme, in which Germany, Spain and Italy also participate. “he Eurofighter TyphoonA testament to the successes of defense cooperation between allied nations, it remains a highly capable, combat-proven air defense and ground attack aircraft with a number of world-class capabilities,” Chuck added.

The British minister discussed with interlocutors from Germany, Spain and Italy who also participated in this meeting campaigns to export these devices and about investment “to increase their military capacity in the coming years.” Information about the encounter provided by the British Defense Office sheds light on the fighters Typhoon It will be equipped with the most modern radar equipment in the world, “within an investment of £2.350 million,” which is equivalent to €2.660 million at current exchange rates.

After the meeting on the program implemented by the four countries in Milan, in which Spanish Minister of State for DefenseAnd Amparo Valcarce referred to the recent purchase made by Spain Of the 20 additional units and the study now taking place in the country for another new piece of land, Chalt showed his satisfaction with the results of the meeting. “Your commitment reassures me and I hope to continue to strengthen those links in combat air capacity,” he said, referring to the agreement with program partners.

A role in the 2022 World Cup

The ministry highlights the “vital” role this fighter played in the operations of the British Air Force in Estonia, in Operation Shader in the Middle East, and in the rapid response alerts in the country and in the Falkland Islands, as well as cooperation. Provided to the UAE Qatar Air Force to ensure air safety during FIFA World Cup 2022.

the British Royal Air Force (British Royal Air Force) currently has a fleet of 137 Eurofighter Typhoon. The official source explained that this force “forms the backbone of the combat air capacity of the United Kingdom.” London’s prediction, on this model that entered service in 2003, is that “it will remain in service at least until 2040”. After that date, plans call for its replacement with the fighter jet the country has promised to develop with Italy and Japan, in the so-called Global Air Combat Program (Global Call to Action Against Poverty, for its abbreviation in English. This initiative is replicated in the plans From the future air combat system (FCAS) which, for their part, were undertaken by Germany, France and Spain, in part also to replace Eurofighter around 2040, and that some experts maintain that it will only be viable if the two are added.

GCAP program

The British Ministry benefited from the statement of the partners’ meeting Typhoon to support an initiative Global Call to Action Against Poverty. Defense cooperation between the UK and Italy goes beyond the programme. Eurofighter TyphoonThe text picks up. Indeed, he specifies, “The UK and Italy have cooperated closely in the development of combat aircraft for 50 years,” and then recalls how “Last year, the Prime Minister announced that the UK, Italy and Japan would form the international alliance to develop the next generation of Fighter aircraft through Global Air Combat Program (Global Call to Action Against Poverty)”.

The ministerial note concludes that combat air capabilities “will remain vital to controlling airspace, helping protect our nations, allies, and interests around the world, and making a vital contribution to our global military capabilities in all areas.”

In addition to Spain, Italy has also shown interest in the possibility of obtaining more Eurofighterin this case perhaps to dedicate them to electronic warfare missions.