Older Typhoon Fighters Set For Upgrades

June 25 2012

United Kingdom

The British Royal Air Force's Tranche 1 Eurofighter Typhoon fighters are being modernized, reports BAE Systems.

According to BAE, the Tranche 1 Drop 2 upgrade will provide capability updates to a number of avionics systems, including the displays and controls; attack and identification; defensive aids; and communication subsystems.

Availability and sustainability improvements will also be incorporated, said a company release.

First flight of an upgraded Typhoon took place...

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