BAE Systems received £80 million to maintain readiness of Eurofighter Typhoon fighters of Germany, Spain, Italy and the UK

The British company BAE Systems will continue to maintain the avionics in the European fighters of the fourth generation Eurofighter Typhoon.

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BAE Systems has been awarded a £80 million contract. The manufacturer will provide ongoing maintenance and repair of key equipment (screens, helmet displays, flight controls) for the German, Spanish, Italian and British air force fighters over the next five years. This ensures they are always ready for deployment.

Maintenance and support of the avionics is the core business of BAE Systems' facility in Rochester, UK. Specialists from the Royal British Air Force's Coningsby Air Base will be involved.

Source: BAE Systems

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