PROGRAMME NEWS & FEATURES EUROFIGHTER JULY 2018

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EUROFIGHTER WORLD FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW 2018 SPECIAL EDITION WELCOME PROGRAMME NEWS & FEATURES JULY 2018

3 WELCOME Welcome to this special edition of Eurofighter World — In the article Paul Hitchcock, Managing Director Welcome from Volker Paltzo, timed to coincide with the 2018 Farnborough Interna- for BAE Systems argues strongly that Eurofighter repre- CEO of Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH. tional Air Show. sents Europe’s solution — European aeroplanes defend- ing European skies — but I’ll let 4 Eurofighter in the Future Battlespace It’s certain to be another mem- you read the article in full. Volker Paltzo, Eurofighter CEO, and Clemens Linden, Eurojet CEO, orable show, not least because explain how the Eurofighter weapons system is evolving to this year marks the 100th anni- That theme continues else- Eurofighter World is published by Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH meet emerging threats and maintain its advantage in the versary of the where. In another article we find PR & Communications battlespace of the future. in the UK, as well as a number out how the RAF and our indus- Am Söldnermoos 17, 85399 Hallbergmoos of other air forces around the try partners at BAE Systems are Tel: +49 (0) 811-80 1587 [email protected] 8 Marte ER Capability Boost world. successfully working together How MBDA’s anti-ship missile is set to under an innovative contract Editorial Team Tony Garner bring a new dimension to the Eurofighter’s Speaking on behalf of everyone called TyTAN to drive down sup- Martina Schmidmeir already extensive arsenal. at Eurofighter we are proud of port costs to help add to the air- Adam Morrison our association with the RAF craft’s capability. Contributers and, alongside our UK industry Defence and Space 10 European Project partner BAE Systems, we look We also look at the positive im- BAE Systems LEONARDO The story of how the Eurofighter forward to supporting its ongo- pact the Eurofighter programme Viva PR programme has helped create and sustain ing mission to provide air de- has had on the European aer-

Photography jobs and industries across Europe by EDITORIAL fence for the UK. ospace supply chain, creating Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH creating a supply chain that’s more than and sustaining thousands of Eurofighter Partner Companies 400-strong. Thanks to our well-planned ca- jobs on the Continent, allowing Geoffrey Lee, Planefocus Limited, UK Doris Staudenmeyer pability roadmap, Eurofighter Ty- companies and industries to Roni Rekomaa 13 The Ultimate Customer Hotline phoon will remain the backbone flourish. Lucas Westphal The secret of Eurofighter’s success — the inside account of how of the RAF, and other European Design & Production the International Weapon System Support Centre helps air forces, for decades to come, Elsewhere, we examine the fu- images.art.design. Werbeagentur GmbH www.iad-design.de make the aircraft tick. helping it maintain its status as a world leader. ture of the platform looking in-depth at additional capa- bilities like the Striker II helmet and Marte ER maritime Printed by 14 Proud to Support the RAF Indeed, looking at the wider Eurofighter family, it’s an ex- weapon, as well as how the aircraft will be developed to ESTA Druck GmbH www.esta-druck.de Our salute to the RAF on their 100th birthday. citing time for everyone involved. It’s very clear to me that maintain its advantage in the future battlespace. we are currently living through one of the most dynamic periods in the history of the Eurofighter programme. 16 Striker II – The Game Changer Eurofighter World on the Internet An in-depth look at the incredible We have enjoyed recent contract wins in the Middle East, www.eurofighter.com Follow us on: advanced helmet. Find out what makes it and there are a host of potential opportunities for addi- light years ahead of the competition. tional orders in the European arena and elsewhere, and we are competing strongly for all of them. Volker Paltzo If you would like to request additional copies of 20 Ghost Tiger Secures Award Eurofighter World, please contact the This magazine reflects that well, with an in-depth look at CEO PR & Communications Department: The breath-taking aircraft that wowed the the ongoing competition for a new for the Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH [email protected] judges at Tiger Meet 2018. , who are also celebrating their cente- July 2018 nary in 2018.

22 TyTAN — A Winning Formula Life at RAF Coningsby is being transformed by a ground-breaking joint support initiative from BAE Systems, the UK MOD and the R AF.

25 Eyes on the Finland Prize Discover what makes Eurofighter a compelling offer for Finland from the man on the inside. (Picture left: UK MOD CROWN COPYRIGHT 2011) 4 2018 · EUROFIGHTER WORLD FUTURE FUTURE 2018 · EUROFIGHTER WORLD 5

urofighter is the established backbone But how exactly should the platform responsibility and more ownership of their of European air power. And, as Euro- evolve and what are the priorities? Ongoing own territorial integrity over ‘out of area’ EUROFIGHTER Efighter evolves to meet a geopolitically dialogue with our customer community operations. and technologically changing world, it will points to five fundamental drivers cur- take Europe’s defence industries forward rently shaping our thinking. Two reflect a New Weapon Systems IN THE FUTURE BATTLESPACE to the next generation of weapon system changing political environment, the others New threats are constantly emerging and development. focus on the counter-technologies being these include major development pro- An evolving Eurofighter is absolutely developed to combat and degrade our grammes from other nations. The ability to vital, both in terms of meeting the emerging forces. The five are: counter these threats is going to be critical threats of a future battle space and also for to maintain air superiority. European defence industries to develop the CHANGING ENVIRONMENT technologies that will feed into future air Advanced Radar Systems and power. Asymmetric threats Recent seismic geopolitical shifts and new and rapid technological Of course, future mission scenarios and Dealing with threats from terror cells or Developments in air defence systems resultant platform characteristics are also insurgents who offer a different threat will drive future air warfare requirements. developments require new approaches and solutions to cope with the changing shaping the requirements for future FCAS in terms of size and tactics — Advanced radar systems work in VHF/SHF solutions. And that’s why we see Eurofight- requiring the capability to deal with Bands or have enhanced passive, bi-static environment. Volker Paltzo, CEO of Eurofighter GmbH, explains how the er as the perfect bridge to – and a central small, fast-moving targets capabilities, meaning you don’t see the pillar of – a European FCAS. operating in landscapes that demand a high radar but they see you. It means develop- Eurofighter weapons system is evolving to meet emerging challenges, and Eurofighter will be able to carry, demon- precision to avoid collateral damage. ing new capabilities to counter them and strate and certify a whole host of new working on tactics that allow air forces to maintain its advantage in the battlespace of the future. Clemens Linden, technologies, and deliver them as a mature Homeland Security and Defence continue to be effective, such as Enhanced capability. It is therefore a logical step from In essence, the actions and strategies Electronic warfare aids supporting Anti CEO of Eurojet GmbH, also talks about how the EJ-200 engine will be an enhanced Eurofighter to a future FCAS of current and emerging superpowers Access / Area Denial (A2AD) strategies, solution. has seen European nations taking more allowing safe operations to be  developed to support this evolution.

Eurofighter will be able to carry, demonstrate and certify a whole host of new technologies, and deliver them as a mature capability. 6 2018 · EUROFIGHTER WORLD FUTURE FUTURE 2018 · EUROFIGHTER WORLD 7

 EUROFIGHTER IN THE FUTURE BATTLESPACE maintained while operating in this contami- THE TECHNOLOGIES THAT WILL to ensure the lowest observable profile and al awareness of the pilot to ensure the weapons load to provide maximum effec- nated environment. SHAPE THE FUTURE BATTLESPACE lowest possible emissions in any dynamic weapons system can deal with all kinds of tiveness. Future planned developments for EXTRA THRUST, EXTRA EFFICIENCY — scenario. emerging threats. Eurofighter will enhance both these areas. THE EJ200 OF THE FUTURE Cyber Technology Interoperability & Connectivity In the future this will require AI levels of Improving persistence will focus on the Ensuring your system is safe and cannot The future battlespace will be far more con- Effective use of the sensors information management – taking sensor engine, in particular measures to reduce be hacked — or is able to fulfil its mission tested. Assets will need to link into a net- Here, the arrival of E-Scan radar – the and data fusion to the next level. fuel consumption, as well as introducing in spite of cyber-attack — will form part of work and fulfil several roles, communicating main sensor of the platform — will be huge enhanced refuelling capability and addition- future requirements. in real time with a much larger interoperable but so too will data fusion. That’s about Complementary escort jamming al fuel tank solutions. set of assets on the ground, in the air, and fusing all the data from the radar and other In certain contaminated environments, elec- KEY CHARACTERISTICS FOR AN share data. Assets will need to be able to key sensors and enhancing the situation- tronic warfare is the capability of choice to Sheer Weapons Load EVOLVING EUROFIGHTER go active or passive in terms of sensors, enhance your mission success. The ability Eurofighter already scores massively in this comms and detectability throughout a mis- to jam enemy radar will allow you to get respect because of its huge and versatile These five areas will evolve and change sion. is already highly close enough to the target to be able to use weapons load, coupled with incredible over time but will continue to drive Euro- interoperable with all NATO assets, and weapons like or Taurus. performance, which gives it the ability to Known for its reliability, maintainability and perfor- fighter thinking on how the weap- will continue to develop and enhance this transport a large weapons load. There are mance, the EJ200 is the best engine in the world for on system has to transform, such capability for the future battlespace. Network enabled weapons 13 outboard stations, which can be further its class today. But Eurojet see Eurofighter flying well as introducing the game changing A clear future requirement will be to either increased by use of multiple weapon beyond the 2050s. E-Scan radar, to complement and Survivability carry network-enabled weapons or ‘lead’ launchers. It’s not just about numbers but “To ensure the engine can still deliver for the enhance mission capabilities for Improved survivability will mean taking ad- them if they’re launched by a different flexibility too. This is key for the future next 30 or 40 years we have developed a number of future roles that Eurofighter will vantage of all sensors on the platform and asset. The same idea follows with the UAV when the number of mixed configurations technologies,” says Clemens Linden, CEO of Eurojet be expected to take on. These enhancing the Defensive Aid Sub-System element too. Future platforms many need you can support will bring significant GmbH. “These can be inserted into the engine to roles include an enhanced (DASS) and mission management system to ‘remotely’ control a UAV or swarm of advantages.  provide growth, because, as the aircraft evolves air to ground role, an UAVs. with new systems and heavier weapons loads it will air to sea role, and also require more power. suppression of enemy air de- Station time and persistence “We can provide a 15 per cent increase in thrust fences or destruction of enemy A key consideration for future command- — in fact we could eventually provide up to 25 per air defences roles too. ers will be how long they can keep their cent but that’s not needed at the moment. 15 per You can see this shift happening assets in theatre, and how quickly they can CAPABILITY EVOLUTION cent more thrust would allow pilots to operate with already. In the UK, Project Centurion is return. Of course, you have to have the a heavily loaded aircraft in the battlespace with the already transforming Eurofighter to take fuel to re-engage and you have to have the THE FUTURE COCKPIT same performance levels as they have today. on roles that have previously been Eurofighter’s current cockpit arrangement is “The technology insertion also provides more with Tornado. While in , a perfect solution for the needs of opera- persistence — giving aircraft longer range or longer there’s also a requirement for a tional pilots today. However, the arrival of loitering time. Additional power will also boost the German Tornado replacement. With an E-Scan radar along with other emerg- electrical power uptake of the aircraft’s systems. The Airbus, we have answered the RFI to ing technologies means there will be a modifications would also lead to improved life of the transform missions from Tornado to demand for an enhanced pilot interface, engine components and provide a positive knock-on Eurofighter that take advantage of the which is leading us to look at a complete effect on fuel consumption and through-life costs capability, power and multi-role design of refresh of technology in the cockpit. overall.” our platform. That means a large area and high-res- How would increased thrust and fuel efficiency be olution display that is capable of fusing achieved? “It’s all about physics and advanced tech- data from the sensors and their subsys- nologies,” says Clemens. “To achieve more thrust we tems to ensure the best possible sup- would increase the airflow and pressure ratios of the port for a pilot in any given scenario. high and low pressure compressors and run higher It also means optimising the HOTAS temperatures in the turbines by using the latest (hands on throttle and stick) opera- generation single crystal turbine blade materials. And tion and making use of the Striker II with higher aerodynamic efficiencies we can achieve helmet. We are in ongoing dialogue a lower fuel burn. with our customers regarding these “A third area of improvement would be the engine emerging requirements. exhaust nozzle which would be upgraded with the installation of a 2-parametric version allowing inde- POWER GENERATION pendent and optimized adjustment of the throat and Eurofighter already has an incredible power exit area at all flight conditions, providing fuel burn option with the EJ-200 twin engines, which advantages. The ability to jam provide high power generation in the plat- “The technologies for the different enemy radar will form, and have plenty in reserve to meet components are at a Technology future needs. Readiness Level of between 7 and 9. allow you to get But clearly new sensors and capabilities The nozzle has been at ITP in on a close enough also need increased processing power and test bed for 400 hours. These are proven to the target to to deliver that, you will need an intelligent technologies — we would simply need to power and cooling management system. move it into a final development programme to be able to use Because generating more power means pull them all together. We are confident we can weapons like fuel consumption, maximising power use maintain the reliability because we will not change and optimising fuel efficiency become cru- the architecture of the engine.” Storm Shadow or cial for mission effectiveness. Taurus. 8 2018 · EUROFIGHTER WORLD MARTE ER MARTE ER 2018 · EUROFIGHTER WORLD 9

that it’s compatible with the wing carriage on a fighter jet like Eurofighter. MARTE ER ADDS CAPABILITY BOOST Originally looked at following interest from a Eurofighter export customer in 2011, this work was followed up in 2014 with preliminary activities carried out between MBDA and Leonardo who worked closely Destined to form the backbone of air force fleets for decades to with the other Eurofighter Partner Compa- nies. The contract for the System Definition come, Eurofighter Typhoon has a well-planned Capability Road Map Phase was then signed in May 2016. “This established a preliminary state- shaping the aircraft’s evolution which includes the integration of Storm ment of work for the integration on the Typhoon. Effectively, it defines activities Shadow, a deep strike cruise missile, , a beyond visual range required to get to a final clearance, includ- ing the system engineering activities, as air-to-air missile, and , a precision attack missile. well as mechanical and electrical interface definitions,” says Marco Gelli, Head of new Italian anti-ship for MBDA Italia. During this phase of work Eurofighter successfully attracted export customers nd now, in response to demand from “Globally there’s been a significant who had anti-ship requirements. potential customers, an anti-ship upturn in the need for maritime dominance “This meant that the System Defini- Amissile capability MARTE ER is set to and MARTE ER and Eurofighter could tion Phase has effectively been the first join that list. address that requirement. If you look at the 18 months for the full-scale integration to An 18 months System Definition Phase international market for Eurofighter there platform,” says Marco. for the integration of MARTE ER on the are a number of potential customers who The work to date has included struc- Typhoon platform started in the second half have a need for anti-ship capabilities. Nat- tural activity and ground trials using the of 2016. Recently completed, it represents urally, we’re working test aircraft IPA2, a lot of which centred a significant milestone on the route to full very closely with on handling and carriage. Says Marco: integration of the missile, having identified all the Eurofighter “We were able to manage the installation the major areas of intervention at missile partner companies of MARTE ER on IPA2 — move the missile and platform level in order to implement the to provide what the from the trolley to the pylon — in just three anti-ship capability. market requires.” minutes. This was quite an astonishing In addition to a formal interest from one MARTE ER is the feat. Leonardo told us that it was the first of Eurofighter’s export customers, the Ital- 3rd generation of the time an installation of a new store took only ian Air Force has launched a business case missile system. Earlier three minutes.” evaluation for the integration of MARTE ER. versions are in use on With experience deriving from the inte- “MARTE ER is a low risk, high capabil- helicopters, naval platforms gration of weapons onto Typhoon, MBDA ity, proven missile,” says Paul Mead, Head and coastal batteries, and has developed a very close relationship of Business Development at MBDA. “The this new version has with the Eurofighter programme. integration activities will be part of a proven been modified to Says Paul: “We see ourselves as and well-established model of integration ensure partners who are focused on delivery and between MDBA and Eurofighter. In short, capability for the customer. Our experience it’s a low risk, “quick” capability. through the Brimstone and Meteor integra- tions has helped us build a very different and successful working relationship; one which we believe will help streamline the MARTE ER integration. “We’ve been focusing on aligning our processes such that we end up with a missile and a plat- form that are able to come together tech- nically, functionally and also in terms of satisfying the market – so understanding The integration activities will be part of a proven and the market require- ment is important.” well-established model of integration between MDBA  and Eurofighter. 10 2018 · EUROFIGHTER WORLD INDUSTRY INDUSTRY 2018 · EUROFIGHTER WORLD 11

As well as developing and sustaining a skills base, working on the programme has COLLABORATION KEY FOR FUTURE SUCCESS THE EUROPEAN conferred real credibility for these growing businesses, allowing them to win work on Earlier this year Eurofighter hosted a supplier conference in Munich, bringing together many of the other projects worldwide, including the key industry partners from across the supply chain, which comprises more than 400 suppliers PROJECT A400M, Tiger Helicopter, Boeing and Airbus in Europe. Civil , Space & Satellite business. Briefed on the current and future opportunities being pursued by Eurofighter and its partner Says Ivan: “The reputation and credibility companies The conference also heard that collaboration and innovation will be vital for There’s no doubting the impact of working on the Eurofighter programme future success. has definitely helped them get a foothold Delegates also received a detailed update on Germany’s requirement to replace its current fleet the Eurofighter Typhoon on other projects. If you are able to say that of Tornado aircraft, and Eurofighter’s response to that which was delivered in April. you are working on the biggest defence programme has had on the programme in Europe then a number of doors open up for you. It underlines your industry of Europe. credibility and is like putting a quality stamp on your business card. The supply chain sustains “And thanks to our involvement in big defence programmes like this, Spanish the jobs of around 100,000 people, with more than 400 companies directly firms are not only creating jobs and acquir- ing technologies but developing spin-offs involved. We take a look at what that involvement has meant to individual for other industrial sectors. That’s why it’s still important to keep on working with the companies and nations. Spanish government in the long-term evolu- The Economic Impact of tion of the Eurofighter in the future.” SPANISH REVOLUTION EEC (European Economic Eurofighter Contract in “It was difficult be- Another plus has been the collaboration Community) and NATO. Spain: cause being involved in between industry, the Universities (Madrid, here are numerous examples of busi- Spain put 13 per the work and the devel- Sevilla, Barcelona, Bilbao) and with Spanish nesses that have grown and devel- cent of the funding into • 20,000 jobs created opment packages meant Government institutions CLAEX (Logistic Toped thanks to being part of Europe’s the programme and in and sustained (all the industry teams had to Centre of Armament and Experimentation, largest military procurement programme work share negotiations phases of develop- learn quickly in terms of within ) and INTA (National the positives of becoming part of the family. new capabilities and get access to all the but nowhere has the Eurofighter effect been insisted Spanish industry ment, production, technology requirements Institute for Aerospace Technology). Adds Ivan: “Maybe they wouldn’t have technologies. felt more keenly than in Spain, where the was involved in all the support; and counting and quality standards. But As Eurofighter and its partner compa- to go through the same learning curve that “This is something that our competitors economic impact has been enormous. In important systems in the aerospace direct, sup- what the Spanish industry nies, BAE Systems, Leonardo and Airbus, the Spanish industry had to because we are can’t easily offer. They can also have a fact, you could argue that an entire industry aircraft. This was a crucial ply chain related and lacked in knowledge it pursue future opportunities in Europe — now talking to countries like Belgium, Fin- voice through their own governments on has been nurtured. and challenging period indirect/other industrial made up for in terms of where there are potentially in excess of 300 land, Poland and , that already the future evolution of the Eurofighter. It’s a “You can clearly say there is a ‘Before for all four countries and or economic sectors). ambition. People were new combat aircraft orders – the story of have a well developed aerospace industry. unique offer that benefits the governments, Eurofighter’ and an ‘After Eurofighter’ for their industry partners. • +40% of Gross Con- very hungry to learn Spain’s involvement is a powerful one at a But through Eurofighter they would be the military and the industries.” the Spanish aerospace industry,” says Ivan The selection process and tract Value (contract and grow internationally time when other nations are weighing up able to participate in the development of Gonzalez Exposito, Head of Combat Air- negotiations for the orig- VAT, other taxes, social and there was a spirit of craft Campaigns for inal group of close on 90 security contribution) ingenuity and entrepre- The Eurofighter Airbus Defence and suppliers was completed returned to public neurship. It was a great Space. in 18 months. funds of Spanish Gov- opportunity but also a programme provided ‘Before’ the Spanish industry ernment. great learning curve for a great opportunity industry was very became involved in every them. local-oriented aspect of the platform, “Many of the compa- for Spanish industry looking at military from composite manufacturing through to nies which work on Eurofighter in Spain and academia to grow transport for a involvement in different systems like flight nowadays didn’t exist. Take SENER – now together. single customer, control, weapon integration, fuel, envi- ITP (which is now the 9th largest aero-en- the Spanish MOD. ronmental control system, , gine business in the world), for exam- On the combat side communications, the RADAR and DASS ple. Suddenly thanks to the Eurofighter the CASA (Construcciones Aeronáuticas) (Defensive Aid Sub-System). This meant programme we founded a company which work — which partially thanks to Eurofighter public funds helped to research and devel- was able to invest in the industrialisation went on to become first EADS, then Airbus op new technologies and know-how which processes. Spain — was limited to maintenance for has encouraged indigenous businesses to “There are others, like leading avionics the Spanish Air Force’s American or French flourish and develop sovereign capabilities. supplier Indra, M-Torres, which has a global fighters, but this tended to be of low value Says Ivan: “The Eurofighter programme reputation for jigs and tools for carbon fibre and on the less sophisticated systems. provided a great opportunity for Spanish aero-structures, Tecnobit and CESA – spin- Ivan points out that the Spanish gov- industry and academia to grow together. It off of CASA, that all took off thanks to being ernment’s decision in the 1980s to become allowed the companies to compete against part of Eurofighter. one of four founding Eurofighter core and learn from other nations about how to “Today Spain has a network, and one partner nations came along at an important work in different systems and how to get that’s not concentrated in Madrid or in a stage in Spain’s Aerospace history. Back access to new technologies. Very quickly single company. There are small, medium then it was a young democracy undergoing they were able to associate with companies and large suppliers and they are competing, something of a cultural, social and econom- from , the UK and Germany, who had and winning, on a world stage. Many can ic revolution and looking to present a new the previous experience with the Tornado rightly say they are global concerns in their face to the world. In 1982 it had joined the programme. own right.” 12 2018 · EUROFIGHTER WORLD SUPPLIERS IWSSC 2018 · EUROFIGHTER WORLD 13

THE EUROPEAN PROJECT. CASE STUDY: INDRA “We’ve reached a position of becoming a key supplier. In fact, we are part of the Key Supplier Forum and we are the only company there that isn’t linked to one of the Partner companies: Leonardo, Airbus or THE ULTIMATE BAE Systems. “The programme has been a capability “Equally there are benefits for industry booster for all Spanish industry — not just CUSTOMER HOTLINE people working within the IWSSC. They Indra. It has forced our industry to work man the UK Typhoon team turn to when may know the aircraft, its systems and the with the key players, take some technol- As the collective ‘brain they’re puzzling over an issue. design inside out but may have very little ogy, develop our own technology to grow Says Dom: “This talent pool inside the experience of how the air forces operate capabilities in order to face and to afford trust’ behind the IWSSC is one of the great benefits of the the aircraft on the frontline. We have that the different programmes. In this regard the whole Eurofighter programme. I’ve never ability to explain the RAF procedures and participation of Indra in the different areas Eurofighter Typhoon, seen it in any other multinational project processes to industry, because we’ve been of the programme has enabled us to devel- that I’ve worked on. You’ve got industry and through them.” op our own technology that we’ve evolved the International the military customer working cooperatively To any outsider this culture of sharing and implemented in our own products that side-by-side. information sounds like common sense ndra is one of Spain’s best respected programme and our own industrial policy. nowadays are the reference in their sector Weapon System “There’s usually a barrier but not here. but, of course in a world of global politics, technology companies and a key player If the company hadn’t taken the decision and are fitted in multiple platforms. One of the major benefits of having the concerns over sovereignty, and control, over in the defence market. A world player to invest then we would not be here. But “The public doesn’t always get to know Support Centre IWSSC is the osmosis of information and black box data, such an approach is a rarity. Iwith a great reputation. But as Daniel de of course Eurofighter has helped in terms all the implications and benefits of having experience sharing, cooperation and the Says Dom: “One of the key founding Lorenzo (Indra’s Director of Sales & Busi- of capabilities, in technology acquisition, an industrial programme like this. But (IWSSC) is as crucial ability to do business face-to-face. aims of the IWSSC was mutual cooper- ness Development Eurofighter Programme) and in terms of our contacts. Today we whenever you explain what we are doing in “It’s the collective power of the industry ation and information sharing, and on a explains, a key cata- have products in all the main Eurofighter — investing in local industry to as it is unheralded. partners that makes the Eurofighter regular basis we share information and lyst for its growth has subsystems of the aircraft and develop capabilities, to acquire technology, what it is. It’s been put in the hands questions between nations, look at issues been the Eurofighter. The impact of we are part of the consortia to create highly qualified jobs… instead of of users who want to get as much as and share solutions to in-service issues. “Spain joined the the Eurofighter responsible for the main sen- paying for a big flying black box — peo- ew outsiders realise it even exists possible out of it.” This might extend to the loan of equipment Eurofighter pro- programme in Spain sors (RADAR and DASS). ple grasp it. The impact of the Eurofighter (there’s nothing else like it in the global It’s a busy place too. The IWSSC’s and support where one nation may have an gramme in part as a “And that means we work programme in Spain has been extremely Fcombat air world) and fewer still un- helpdesk system deals with more than excellent facility for fixing something, or a way of boosting its has been extremely with the key players in Eu- positive, in terms of employment, tech- derstand how it has become the living body 600 requests each year and these shortfall in another. aeronautical industry. rope, with Leonardo, Airbus, nology, industry and aeronautical industry that makes the weapons system tick. range from the simple to the complex. “Defence programmes from other The government want- positive, in terms , Elettronica and BAE growth. It’s been huge. Based in Munich, the IWSSC opened for So what’s it like on the inside of the nations come to look at the IWSSC. It’s a ed to involve Spanish of employment, Systems — giving us a wide “But today it’s important to keep that business in March 2003, shortly before Eu- organisation. Says Dom: “Inside unique organisation because you’ve got industry in as many technology, industry net of contacts and many approach going in the future. We need to rofighter Typhoon entered into service. On the IWSSC you see how representatives from military, industry, areas as possible. partnerships. keep the knowledge, that highly skilled and the face of it the IWSSC offers a mundane big and com- plex the programme managers, design team, Indra became involved and aeronautical “Through a combination qualified workforce, and all the sovereignty in development of industry growth. of a strong industrial policy, we have developed. One way to do that is many different pieces investment from Indra and in the evolution of the Eurofighter. We can of equipment, both on deep collaboration with the still develop new technology and capabil- the aircraft side and the ground side, in- customer, we have become the third ities because systems are evolving. And cluding simulation and support equipment. biggest supplier of on-board if we want to keep relevant, we have to “The Eurofighter has been a capability, equipment, we are a reference maintain the policy, this industrial ap- service, a technology and even a contact booster company in synthetic train- proach that’s worked so well.”  providing development for Indra, because when we started in the ing and simulation and we technical In-Service people, flight test late ‘80s we were a national team. Now, are a leading compa- Support for all Eurofight- support, finance, safety - we play globally. Thanks to the Eurofighter, ny in support and er Typhoon Weapon System all these niche specialisations all we worked together, and compete, with the engineering service products. In essence it answers a wide coming together. best, with Europe’s benchmark defence solutions. variety of questions from maintenance to programme is. Some days it’s amazing how “We’re not competing against each companies. the actual operation of the aircraft. you can get a quick answer to an issue, of other. The weapon system is competing “That has come about But to truly understand its value you course some days it’s frustrating too. on the global stage and we all want to through a combina- have to consider how you’d feel if you were “If you’re back in the MOD or on an RAF maximise the availability and utility for tion of the Eurofighter an engineer on a base facing an issue that squadron, you’re very focused on the job at whatever needs we’ve been set. Our ability you’ve never encountered before and under hand, not the complexity of the programme to share information and experiences really pressure to ensure you meet availability and what’s required to arrive at a solution pays dividends. Prior to coming to Typhoon targets. Who do you turn to? Well, if you’re or answer, so it can be frustrating for those I worked on another programme with part of the Eurofighter community the an- guys. But the unique benefit of us being multiple customers but you would never swer could be the IWSSC. here is that we can manage things through expect somebody in the other customer’s Representatives from the UK, German, the system by hand. You can only convey air forces to contact the team in UK MOD Italian and Spanish Air Forces are all part of so much through a phone call or an email, and ask how they solved a problem. the IWSSC, as well as industry represent- but with us here, as a military customer, “Here you have that unique ability to fire atives. RAF Engineering Officer Squadron here you can apply real context. You can a question into the IWSSC. We may take Leader Dom Marshall has spent the last say with authority ‘Industry, we are asking some time to get you an answer – if we’ve three and a half years as the UK’s senior you to drop everything else to do this but never seen it before – but we do have an representative for the Typhoon Project this is why it’s critical.’ That can work to established route to get an answer and Team at the IWSSC. He’s also been the really good effect here. that’s priceless.”  14 2018 · EUROFIGHTER WORLD RAF 100 RAF 100 2018 · EUROFIGHTER WORLD 15

t’s a status that has been built on a foun- Because, just as the RAF is regarded as Thanks to a well-planned capability dation of consistent operational success, world leading, so too their main ‘weapon roadmap, Eurofighter Typhoon and the Roy- Iachieved by a group of men and women of choice’ the Eurofighter Typhoon, is also al Air Force will have a significant ‘Combat PROUD TO SUPPORT THE RAF committed to producing outstanding re- recognised as the most advanced swing- Edge’ – enhanced situational awareness sults, however demanding or dangerous the role combat aircraft available on the market combined with a suite of flexible weapons circumstances. today. Flexible, agile and enduring, it pro- options — for decades to come. Over the last 100 years the Royal Air Force has built up a Eurofighter Typhoon is, therefore, along- vides simultaneously deployable Air-to-Air Together the pilots of the Royal Air Force side our UK industry partner BAE Systems, and Air-to-Surface capabilities ensuring the and the Eurofighter Typhoon will enjoy a real world class reputation for excellence. hugely proud to support the Royal Air Force aircraft can be deployed in the full spectrum advantage in the battle space.  in its ongoing mission to provide decisive of air operations. air power contribution in support of UK Here’s to the Royal Air Force — we’re Defence. proud to serve.

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Typhoon RAF 100, © MoD Crown Copyright 16 2018 · EUROFIGHTER WORLD HELMET HELMET 2018 · EUROFIGHTER WORLD 17

STRIKER II – he original Striker — the world’s first For starters, going from analogue to digital Paul Harrison, Simulation Facility Man- visor-projected helmet system — went means the BAE Systems team behind it at ager at Rochester, says: “When the pilot Tinto service in Eurofighter Typhoon in Rochester in the UK have been able to lay puts Striker II on, everything lines up and THE GAME CHANGER 2009. It’s the only helmet of its class that out the electronics in a much more sympa- is ready to go, making the whole operation boasts so much operational experience. thetic way in terms of pilot comfort. very fast. The digital system augments the But, it’s essentially built around analogue On a set of scales there’s not much aircraft’s optical tracker with an inertial technology - that’s Cathode Ray Tube dis- between the original Striker and Striker II, tracker, giving the pilots seamless tracking. plays and high voltage power supplies. (they’re both about two kilos), but pilots “But the real reason inertial tracking is YEARS ahead of anything else available Striker II is a game The digital upgrade Striker II does far who are used to the original feel Striker II is being introduced is because of special- more than simply replace old analogue lighter simply because the centre of gravity ly-designed algorithms which predict where changing piece of technology that’s destined to become a elements. It’s radically different. is perfectly balanced, whereas the original the pilot is moving their head. The system is was quite nose heavy because of the limita- able to draw symbology, so when the pilots key enabler for the Eurofighter for decades to come. tions associated with analogue technology. stop moving their head everything is there The design team has taken the lessons instantaneously.” from nine years of operational experience Previously there was a limit to the num- on Typhoon to make a number of improve- ber of symbols that could be drawn, but the ments, starting with the fitting process. digital system allows any amount of symbol- They carry out a contact scan of the pilot’s ogy, plus it can be in full colour and display skull, and the liner is made to the shape any sensor data, from the poorest sensor of the pilot’s head to ensure a perfect fit. right up to a full high-def colour display. A perfect fit means a pilot can sustain 9G Essentially, the helmet can take every manoeuvring. bit of data the aircraft has — whatever Another improvement is the optical the source, as soon as that data is on the tracking system. Its high speed and accu- aircraft it can be presented to the pilot who rate to almost a milliradian. is eyes up, on the visor. 

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 STRIKER II This cuts out the time spent looking different sources to add to their battlespace II is completely ‘plug and play’ for the exist- down into the cockpit at displays. picture. There’s also integrated digital night ing fleet, it simply takes the analogue sym- Adds Paul: “It means pilots see their vision, meaning pilots no longer need to bol generator and upscales that to digital. Pilots see their world world in a very intuitive way and by colour- wear night vision goggles, which add weight And from a pilot’s perspective, all the ising the display it is even more attention and limit manoeuvrability. Plus there’s the heavy kit — the data block on the end THE DEMO in a very intuitive way grabbing. The system gives pilots complete option to have complete noise reduction of the cable on the uniform and the high and by colourising spatial awareness and reduces their work- and three-dimensional audio. voltage hook up for the helmet — goes When you pull on Striker II and tilt your load because they don’t have try to work Striker II is future proofed too. As away.  head the first thing you notice is that it’s the display it is out what’s out there.” functionality is added to the aircraft, more relatively lightweight. It feels comfortable, even more attention That’s not all. The system allows them advantages of Striker II will be unlocked. more so than its predecessor, and better grabbing. to stream high definition colour video from And it works right out of the box. Striker balanced.

When you pull the visor down you see the outside world but there’s a green crosshair too, floating in the near distance along with a long horizon line through the middle. You can see a basic symbol set giving you all the basic information you need for flying the aircraft — speed, altitude and so on — along with various symbols; diamonds, squares (friendlies) and circles (unknown), which all represent aircraft tracks, and there’s also a triangle which represents a ground track.

This world of shapes, as familiar to fighter pilots as road signs are to drivers, paint a vivid picture of their world. But the really clever stuff happens when you start moving your head to scan the horizon. For a novice like me the colour coding helps — threats are red, friendlies are blue, unknowns yel- low and you instantly know where to focus your attention. Red is danger. Real clarity. It’s what pilots call situational awareness. And all the time you’ve got your head up and you’re looking out of the cockpit, not down at the controls.

At the edge of the helmet there are a number of different shapes. These indicate the direction that you have to move your head to see the friend or threat. There are chevrons too which give you an idea of how far you have to move.

Then the 3D audio kicks in adding an extra element — you hear a radio warning from your right-hand side but, as the threat moves, so too does the sound.

I look down to a ground target, and move my head so the crosshairs are over the triangle. As I do, a video picture is activated in the right-hand corner of my view. This turns out to be a live signal from a UAV and suddenly the complex picture of the bat- tlespace gets clearer. And still I’ve got my eyes out of the cockpit and can see what’s going on outside the aircraft.

Within minutes of using Striker II you’re immersed in a different world but it quickly becomes intuitive. No wonder pilots love it! 20 2018 · EUROFIGHTER WORLD EXERCISE EXERCISE 2018 · EUROFIGHTER WORLD 21

GHOST TIGER TYPHOON ROARS HOME WITH TIGER MEET AWARD

The Luftwaffe EF2000 31+00 (GS077), known as ‘Ghost Tiger’, won the Best Painted Tiger Aircraft accolade at the annual Tiger Meet, held for the first time in Poland at 31st Tactical Air Base in Krzesiny.

otly-contested each year, The Tiger DCA Defensive Counter Air, OCA Offen- A total of 70 aircraft, 10 helicopters and Trophies have been awarded since sive Counter Air, Personnel Recovery and an AWACS Early Warning took part in the Hthe Tiger Meet originally launched Search and Rescue missions. large-scale aerial exercise, held annually in 1961. It was the Ghost Tiger’s distinc- 22 squadrons from 13 countries took with the objective of exchanging tactical tive design which stood out to the judges, part in NTM18, including Italy, Spain, Czech knowledge and improving interoperability displaying green and black striped markings Republic, Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, between various NATO and non-NATO air across the entire top of the Typhoon, cover- Hungary, Switzerland, , and arms.  ing the wings, tail and body. Great Britain. During the two weeks of exercise at the NATO Tiger Meet 2018 (NTM18), the Euro- fighter community was represented by Italy, Germany and Spain. The was present with four Typhoons from the 12°Gruppo at . Five Typhoons from Tactical Air Wing 74 in Neuburg were in attendance from the German Air Force and the Spanish Air Force participated with four Typhoons from 142 Escuadrón – Albacete Air Base. The Tiger Typhoons from these three Eurofighter nations successfully conduct- ed complex Composite Air Operations, focusing their training in several types of missions. These included the implementation of a No-Fly zone, the defence and the attack of HVAA (High Valuable Airborne Assets),

During the two weeks of exercise at the NATO Tiger Meet 2018 (NTM18), the Eurofighter community was represented by Italy, Germany and Spain. 22 2018 · EUROFIGHTER WORLD TYTAN TYTAN 2018 · EUROFIGHTER WORLD 23

in both years, and cost savings are on “We all leave our company badges at simple and easy message to communicate track. To achieve this there are a number of the door, look at the fleet and say, ‘What and one that has really helped align people TyTAN’S TRUSTED FORMULA projects under the TyTAN banner that look is the most efficient way for this fleet to be whatever their role. at how the operating model can be shaped maintained?’ rather than just focusing on Barry Peach, BAE Systems UK Availa- to meet the cost challenge. our own specific elements of bility Technical Services Manager, is tasked FOR SUCCESS One of the first big changes under the puzzle, and this approach has driven with making sure TyTAN’s goals are met TyTAN has been the extension to the main- significant changes. day to day in the maintenance hangars tenance programme. Previously jets were “We are now much more knowledgea- (themselves exemplars of collaboration, In the two years since its launch TyTAN (Typhoon Total Availability Enterprise) on a 500-hour cycle for a scheduled main- ble and involved in the fleet planning. It with 40 percent of the workforce provided tenance visit. That’s now been extended has also driven the right behaviours, to Barry’s team by the RAF). has proved a real success. The availability contract between the MOD, out to 625 hours. getting the three parties to work “In the past, the more work we were do- Says Alison: “That means less main- together. Everybody is working ing, the more we got paid. However, once RAF and UK Industry is on track to meet its targets of driving tenance and more savings on spares towards a common goal.” the MOD said we will only pay you if this and labour. Over the 10-year period of Alison believes that capability produces an output, it completely down the cost of support so that the UK can invest in future TyTAN, that removes a number of having a simple com- mon changed the way we thought. maintenance events and saves goal has paid div- idends. “Now, with TyTAN, we have a fixed capability elements. But it’s more than an efficiency drive — it’s several millions.” She says: “Under price contract for ten years, which is great TyTAN we are paid to because we have longevity for our footprint transformed cultures too. deliver a cer- here at Coningsby and it means people can tain number make plans. But the other key thing with of flying hours a fixed price contract is that the less work wo years into a 10-year programme done before. Today we are thinking in a per year to the we do, the more we can feed back into the to deliver flying hours and reduce different way, partnering in a different way. end customer, One capability of the platform. We all recognise Tcosts, all parties are happy that the “Since starting TyTAN the level of trust Group. It’s a very the benefit of delivering new capability TyTAN contract is on track to hit its KPIs. and collaboration has gone through the simple measure for export and keeping the aircraft at the Not surprisingly air forces around the world roof. It’s the main change for me. We are that allows cutting edge. are interested in how these targets have working far more closely than we used to. everybody to “Effectively, we are focusing on the been achieved. Wing Commander Mark “The RAF has much closer links with understand strategic fleet plan and how we can build Butterworth, Officer BAE Systems across every what we are efficiency into my part of the organisation.” Commanding Engineering What we have part of the base — whether success out of it. All of this trying to deliver. Part of that change has been the intro- and Logistics Wing at RAF that’s the support element, makes a big difference to what It’s also a duction of personal licensing; another, the Coningsby sums it up in achieved to date operations or on the squad- we are achieving.” way the teams are structured. “We have one word — trust. on TyTAN has been rons. The company is now Alison Ballard, BAE Systems’ Head of changed the teams so that they are now “What we have treated as one of our key Transformation for TyTAN agrees. “I think aligned in cohorts, with a team leader in achieved to date on TyTAN quite incredible. communities— it participates the improved relationship that we have charge of up to three aircraft at any has been quite incredible,” in our command group and developed over the first two years of the one time. That gives me greater he says as he looks out of his office window when we are organising events, like family contract and the whole force attitude that flexibility on the shop across the busy flight line at RAF Coningsby. days, it’s part of those. we all have will really stand us in good Another example where TyTAN has had floor and means I “We’re all really inspired by the distance “It is truly demonstrating the ‘whole stead for the next eight years.” a major impact is the establishment of a can give  we have come in two short years because force concept’ we’ve been striving for. It What has TyTAN actually achieved in the joint planning cell that looks at the whole we have changed cultures and brought shows how we can embed an industry 24 months since its inception? Well it’s not fleet with all three parties – DE&S, RAF and people together in a way that we have not partner within an airbase and make a real only hit but exceeded its flying hours target BAE Systems – around the table. 24 2018 · EUROFIGHTER WORLD TYTAN FINLAND 2018 · EUROFIGHTER WORLD 25

 TYTAN’S TRUSTED FORMULA FOR SUCCESS the customer the right kind of aircraft he “What’s been really heartening to see requires to deliver his combat effect.” is our industry adapting to the changing This kind of thinking is key for the RAF demand, and demonstrating exceptional ALL EYES ON THE PRIZE and, for Wing Commander Butterworth, it’s flexibility and willingness to learn. They’ve been a fundamental change of focus. “Pre- embraced new ideas to really try and un- PILOT TRAINING vious contracts used to be about aircraft derstand our business.” Back in March this UNDER TyTAN maintenance, the engineering state, the For Barry, partnership is key: “We airworthiness, having the right spares in the couldn’t have done this on our own. We year Paul Hitchcock right place and so on. have become more aware of why the cus- “With TyTAN we are moving into areas of tomer makes certain demands, all through hopped in a cab from TyTAN isn’t solely about maintenance hours, availability that we’ve never even consid- better understanding and closer working.” training forms a growing part of the picture too. ered before in the operating domain. It’s The success of TyTAN has generated Helsinki airport to the Jim Haskins and Mark Pocock are part of the about thinking more about maximising the keen interest from the military around the 16-strong Typhoon Training Facility instructor use of the aircraft. BAE Systems teams look world. Says Alison: “RAF Coningsby has city centre. En route the cadre at RAF Coningsby, which is made up of at how they can support us in doing the job become a shop window to show how BAE Systems pilot trainers as well as Royal Air better. availability contracting can be done. Every driver asked him what Force pilot reservists. “Moving the concept to operating the export customer is different, and each has Both Jim and Mark are pilot instructors. Until aircraft is not a sub- different requirements he was doing in Finland recently that was confined to simulator work but tle difference — it’s out of the aircraft and now they are also working on live aircraft. a big, big difference. RAF Coningsby has its support solution but and Paul explained he Jim and Mark are part of a 4-strong team “We have talked become a shop window TyTAN is good because who teach everything on the Typhoon syllabus, about availability it is so flexible. works in the aerospace right from day one of ground school through to contracts for a long to show how availability “, for example, the end of the conversion course. They are an time and I think contracting can be done. want an in-country solu- industry. The driver integral part of 29 Squadron (the Operational TyTAN was always tion with facilities built in Conversion Unit) as RAF QPIs but they’re civil- the logical step. Qatar. But initially they mentioned Finland’s intention to buy new combat aircraft, immediately gave his ians working for BAE Systems. What we always wanted to achieve was to want to benefit from partnering with the The RAF has complete control of the syllabus be able to put the contract in the bottom RAF. We now have a proven model here of passenger a perfect synopsis of the competition so far and provided an outline of and BAE Systems does not employ anyone in drawer and collectively do whatever was how we work with the RAF and air forces, the roles that aren’t completely sanctioned and needed in order to deliver an output. We and industry can come over here and learn the five runners and riders. approved by the RAF. are now in a true availability-style contract. from that model.” Says Jim: “Within Typhoon Training Facility “We are two years in and have made Looking to the future, one of the big we have thousands of jet hours experience, in- phenomenal progress but that doesn’t tests all three identify is embedding the cul- hat little incident sums up just how a rough idea of the contenders and some a formal Request For Quotation (RFQ) and structing and operational, and the RAF and BAE mean we have achieved a plateau yet. I ture. “The challenge as people move roles closely this competition is being fol- would have a preference based upon what expect responses in January 2019. Further Systems see that as an opportunity under the don’t just need my Typhoon pilots to get in each organisation is how we make the Tlowed in Finland, says Paul. “Everyone they’ve read or been told.” rounds of discussions and refinement are Whole Force construct to retain that expertise airborne for an hour, we need them to get new behaviour patterns stick and make the is watching.” Finland’s requirement is for 64 aircraft likely to follow before a decision is made in and allow us to teach the new students coming airborne and practice a par- trust we’ve developed ‘business as usual’. “The public are really engaged,” says and when the Request For Information (RFI) about 2020 and a contract placed in 2021. through, whether it be in the synthetic or in the ticular skillset. We now “We are all really happy with what we Paul, who as Managing Director Finland for came out in 2016 it was one of the most “They’ve got an acquisition budget of live environment.” need to focus our efforts have achieved so far but recognise BAE Systems, lives in the country during comprehensive RFIs that Paul and the team somewhere between 7 and 10 billion Euros. Jim says the process of integrating the BAE on delivering available, that it is not complete yet — not the week. “If you stopped anyone in the had ever seen. This year the competition In anybody’s world, this is a huge competi- Systems team into the squadron has been airworthy and ‘capable’ by a long way.”  street the majority of people would have ramped up a notch. In April Finland issued tion,” says Paul.  seamless. “We’ve been operating here for a long aircraft. time in the synthetic world and we know most of the pilots. In fact, we trained a lot of the instruc- tors who are on the squadron now. “I think the whole force attitude is evident in the way we operate. There isn’t a ‘them and us’ culture, it’s just one big team. It just so happens that some of us are in blue suits and some of the guys are in green suits.” Adds Mark: “It has a benefit to our teaching too, because if we’re current at flying the aircraft with all its latest updates, then it makes our ground teaching more relevant.” In addition to having instructors working in the simulator and live flying environment at RAF Coningsby, BAE Systems has recently increased its simulator capacity up at RAF Lossiemouth. Alison Ballard, Head of Transformation for TyTAN at BAE Systems said: “We had two sim- ulators at Lossiemouth and we have just added another two, bringing it to a total of four sim- ulators which means we now have a four ship capability. In the past pilots would have to travel from the north of to Coningsby.”

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 ALL EYES ON THE PRIZE The outline requirement is for a multi-role panies in Estonia, Milrem, earlier this year to He also points to potential new orders fighter. Something that can both protect support the Estonian CV-90 infantry fighting as evidence of the longevity in the weapons their sovereign airspace and has a ground . It’s a good example showing we system. attack capability. It also has to provide a are happy to partner with people to support “Anyone coming on board in the next deterrent effect and possess impressive our products. On the industrial side we will few years will actually be joining a very electronic warfare and Intelligence, Surveil- put our best foot forward. vibrant and active Eurofighter club. lance and Reconnaissance capabilities. “Security of supply and the ability to “Initiatives like the UK’s Project Centu- Eurofighter, championed in this cam- operate independently in times of crisis rion already strengthen the aircraft’s air to paign by the UK government and BAE are also extremely important requirements ground capability but when you factor in Systems, is competing against Lockheed for the Finns. We have an approach which other planned product improvements and Martin and the F-35, Boeing with the Super we believe will satisfy all of Finland’s key look at potential new orders across the Hornet, Saab with the Gripen and Dassault requirements in this area. world, you can see that we will have aircraft with the Rafale. “When you look at price, Eurofighter in service for 30, 40, 50 years. That sort of So how is the campaign shaping up from offers exceptional value for money through- fits perfectly with the Finnish. a Eurofighter perspective? life. We can definitely learn from the With the contest ramping up Eurofight- “There are a lot of genuine reasons that benefits we are seeing on the Typhoon Total er is ensuring the wider public get their give us confidence that we have a real shot Availability eNterprise (TyTAN) programme chance to see first hand what’s on offer. at this,” says Paul. in the UK and deliver this learning into our “The Finns often describe themselves as There are a number of key aspects Finnish proposal. a nation of engineers. As I said earlier they under consideration, including operational “In terms of the broader security and are really engaged in the process and that’s evaluation of the aircraft, the industrial part- defence aspects, we’re really emphasising why it’s important to explain our proposition nership on offer, price, security of supply that ours represents ‘the’ European solu- to that broad population. To show them: and the broader national defence and secu- tion and, whilst Finland are not this is Eurofighter, this is what it rity considerations. And when considering NATO members, they are part of does, this is what it will do in the all those major elements, Paul believes that Europe, which is very important Eurofighter future and this is why it’s the right the Eurofighter bid stacks up well. to them in a defence and security is going choice for you. “Fighter jet competitions are often sense. to be the “That’s why appearing at air defined by the capability, and there’s no “The British Government shows and events like the Finnish doubt Eurofighter really does fit the military is front and centre in terms of backbone Air Force’s 100th anniversary cel- need both for today and decades to come. leading the campaign, and as of the ebrations this year is important. Our team and the Royal Air Force have their industrial partner, we’re “There’s no doubt that since carefully looked at the operational scenar- alongside them, but we also have Royal Air we have engaged with the public ios that have been sent out and said, ‘You our German, Italian and Spanish Force into the perception of Eurofighter has know what? That’s exactly what this aircraft partners alongside us too. As we changed, particularly after the air does.’ In terms of the Eurofighter product say to the Finns - whilst they are the 2060s. show last year. There was a full and the growth paths we have, we believe speaking to the Brits they’ve all of Eurofighter display, the weather they fit very neatly with the type of aero- our European partners alongside. was perfect and the RAF’s Display Pilot, Flt plane that Finland wants to buy. “That’s an important theme for us: this Lt Ryan Lawton, who came over produced “Then when you look at the industrial is Europe’s solution - European aeroplanes a rip-roaring display. That moved the Euro- side of the equation, this is the kind of thing defending European skies.” fighter narrative forward in Finland. That’s that’s in the company’s DNA. We under- One key requirement is that Finland why we’ll do it again to bring that wow stand the need to provide an economic wants an aircraft that’s going to be in ser- factor to a different set of people. return into countries. It’s what we do with vice until around 2060 and Paul believes re- “It’s funny, you can produce glossy bro- all our partners. We have enjoyed a good cent announcements around the Eurofighter chures and detailed RFI documents, packed relationship with the Finnish company Patria show that they are more than capable of with data and facts, but sometimes it’s only for decades and have worked fantastically meeting that demand. when the aircraft turns up and screams well together on Hawk, which means we “We know that Eurofighter is going to around the sky for 10 minutes higher, faster, fully understand their capabilities. be the backbone of the Royal Air Force and tighter, than anything else that people look “In fact, BAE Systems’ land business Eurofighter’s partner air forces for decades at it and truly understand the capability signed a contract with one of Patria’s com- to come,” he says. Eurofighter offers.”  ADMaster2018 Airpower.qxp_Layout 1 27.06.18 12:46 Seite 2

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