The Royal Air Force (RAF) Eurofighter Typhoons are set to be retrofitted with a new radar known as European Common Radar System (ECRS) Mk2 that will be supplied by BAE Systems in a project estimated to be worth $1 billion. The new initiative is aimed at giving a boost to the Typhoon’s combat effectiveness by upgrading detection range, tracking precision, signal processing, and the overall radar power and fidelity. It is a significant financial that reflects a commitment to keeping the Typhoon fleet competitive amid emerging threats like new stealth systems and fifth-generation fighters under development around the world by allies and adversaries alike.
According to ASDNews.com , “ The Ministry of Defence has awarded BAE Systems a £870m contract to deliver a new radar to enhance the Royal Air Force’s Typhoon fighter jet fleet and strengthen the aircraft’s control of the airspace whilst providing cutting-edge electronic warfare capabilities .” This venture will be part of a multi-year effort to modernize the Typhoon - which has been flying since 2003 - it is the product of a multinational program, originally formed by the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, and Spain to develop a next-generation combat aircraft.
The ECRS Mk2 represents a step into the future that will keep the Typhoon at technological parity with emerging fighters and other air warfare platforms. “ Evolution of Typhoon’s air combat capability is paramount to ensure Typhoon continues to deter potentia.