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DEFENDORY 2006 Delivering European Defence Capability

Delivering 638 aircraft to five European Flight Control Software (FCS), designated Air Forces. Delivering the largest co-opera- for carefree handling and air-to-surface tive military programme through industrial stores carriage and release, is ongoing, and partnerships. Delivering technology trans- builds on the success of the earlier achieve- fer and world-class engineering skills ments with the Paveway II and GBU-16 across the four Partner Nations. Delivering weapon. real value to customers and stakeholders. In the air superiority role, all air-to-air Eurofighter Typhoon, the world’s best-selling missiles have flown, including the METEOR new generation swing-role combat aircraft, Beyond-Visual-Range missile, while testing of the Phase 4 FCS for maximum agility and carefree handling has been is delivering concluded. unrivalled operational Finally, negotiations capability and performance. with NETMA, aimed at Ranked as the Market Leader delivering in steps the Future in the global fighter competition by Capabilities Programme (FCP), are the American analysts at Forecast Interna- in progress to strengthen Eurofighter tional, Eurofighter Typhoon is set to be the Typhoon’s combat advantage over the com- cornerstone of NATO and European airpower petition. Full laser designation ability, plus for decades to come. With over 100 aircraft the integration of advanced stand-off weapons, delivered to the Nations, the seven opera- Taurus and Storm Shadow, will ensure that tional Eurofighter Typhoon squadrons are Eurofighter Typhoon keeps on delivering. beginning to experience the force-multiplying Professor Keith Hartley, from the Centre Austrian Air Force pilots with the first benefits that the aircraft delivers. All four of Defence Economics at the University of Eurofighter Typhoon for the Bundesheer Partner Air Forces are conducting tactical York, has compiled a comprehensive study flying, with Italy, as the first Nation to place into “The Industrial and Economic Benefits the aircraft on Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) of Eurofighter Typhoon”, which emphasises duties, having deployed Eurofighter Typhoon too the technological advantages that the in an Air Defence role during the 2006 Winter Eurofighter Partner Nations deliver in sup- Olympics in Turin. port of the European aerospace and defence Delivering on Export promises, the first technology base. four Eurofighter Typhoons for the Austrian The full report can be downloaded from Air Force are in final assembly at EADS our website. Military Air Systems’ Manching facility. The first aircraft handover to the Bundesheer is www.eurofighter.com scheduled for 01 June 2007, and the prepa- rations to begin the training of the first six Austrian pilots are well underway with JG 73 “Steinhoff” at their Rostock-Laage Fighter Wing - JG 74 have begun operations Main Operating Base. with Eurofighter Typhoon out of Neuburg In Flight Test activities, the Development Aircraft and Instrumented Production Aircraft are delivering clearances to ensure that Eurofighter Typhoon achieves full multi-role capability. Testing of the Phase 5 2 - 2006 eurofighter update - Eurofighter Latest News - - Eurofighter Latest News - 2 - 2006 eurofighter update

Third generation coherent multi-mode radar for Eurofighter Typhoon MIDS Interoperability from the outset Delivering High-Performance Network Enabled

CAPTOR Radar The Data Link in Eurofighter Typhoon includes the MIDS (Multifunction Informa- tion Distribution System) LVT (Low Volume Terminal) and the MIDS Interface Unit The CAPTOR third generation coherent into the Tranche 2 programme. The primary (MIU), plus related processing distributed multi-mode radar, the primary sensor of enhancements involve the introduction of a all across the aircraft. Eurofighter Typhoon, is one of the most redesigned Processor Line Replaceable Item technically advanced airborne radar sys- (LRI) which will also support the future The Data Link integrated in Eurofighter tems in the world. introduction of an Active Electronic Scanned Typhoon provides: Array (AESA), together with hardware within • Full Pilot awareness, receiving a 360 The radar detects, identifies, prioritises the Receiver to support high-resolution Syn- degrees coverage of all targets and their and engages targets beyond the effective thetic Aperture Radar (SAR). identification. range of enemy weapon systems, whilst In service, Captor is providing a high level • Force Multiplier, improving allocation of remaining resistant to severe electronic of availability with resultant low cost of own- resources , so that the fighters can be jamming. Closely integrated with other ership. Sophisticated Built-In-Test (BIT) min- directed to the area they are most needed. avionics sensors through the Sensor Fusion imises the requirement for test equipment • Improved kill ratio, by being capable of system, Captor provides long range detection and eases deployment logistics. On-aircraft working with another cooperating and tracking for Beyond Visual Range (BVR) BIT identifies all failures which affect radar Eurofighter Typhoon’s Radar, and firing a weapons, a simultaneous multiple target en- operation and the failing Line Repairable missile without previous warning. CAPTOR is in service with the four Partner Air Forces gagement capability, raid assessment, Non Item (LRI) is reported to the On-Aircraft • Diminished blue on blue engagements, with all Tranche1 deliveries complete. Co-operative Target Identification (NCTI) Maintenance Data Panel which is accessed thanks to positive identification of every On entry in to service Eurofighter Typhoon is and decreased pilot workload through intel- by the ground maintenance staff. Captor is a unit equipped with MIDS. able to participate in combined operations. ligent automation. self-calibrating radar system which requires In the age of NATO Network Enabled • Reduced sensor to shooter engagement Designed specifically for the Eurofighter no subsequent adjustments following replace- Capabilities (NNEC) and combined opera- time. Within seconds that an ISR platform Typhoon, the compact modular nature of ment of LRIs. tions, it is essential for participating has detected a missile launcher, the the Captor radar offers flexibility of installa- Working with the Weapon System Authority forces to be fully “plugged-in” in terms of Eurofighter Typhoon can shoot a weapon tion, has built-in capacity for growth, and is as part of the integrated Eurofighter team, shared knowledge. adaptable to changes in technology and Euroradar have achieved an effective alignment Future improvements will include the emerging tactical threats. between Operational Requirements and In operating Eurofighter Typhoon, the Air transmission and reception of images that All Tranche 1 Captor radar deliveries are affordability, while anticipating future hard- Forces of Germany, Italy, Spain and the would allow Eurofighter Typhoon Pilots to now complete. The Euroradar Consortium, ware and software growth requirements. United Kingdom, are fully integrated with see the images detected by ISR platforms. lead by Selex Sensors & Airborne Systems Together, these features will deliver a major their respective Link 16 Networks, and MIDS equipments are supplied by either Limited, and including EADS-Defence Elec- contribution towards the cost effective air capable of cooperating with many platforms, Data Link Solutions (DLS) in the US, or tronics, Galileo Avionica and Indra, will dominance that the Eurofigher Partner including allied fighter aircraft, AEW&C EUROMIDS (FR/IT/GE/SP). shortly commence deliveries of equipment Nations will enjoy well into the 21st Century. (Airborne Early Warning and Control) and MIU hardware is supplied by SELEX/ ISR (Intelligence Surveillance Reconnais- INDRA/EADS, whereas software and overall sance) Platforms and many others. MIDS MIU integration are part of the Com- munication Subsystem activities performed

In every scenario, CAPTOR covers all the angles Schematic scenario set-up by EADS-CASA in Getafe (Spain). Right: Datalink MIDS (Link 16) allows Remote sensor Main Air-to-Air features: Main Air-to-Surface features: employment of new air-to-air & detection of target MIDS • Search Modes - Range While Search • Search Modes - Ground Map, High air-to-surface tactics. The covert Target: Eurofighter Typhoon will link Host (RWS), Velocity Search (VS) and multiple Resolution Map, Ground Moving Target detection of target Air or Surface Aircraft target Track While Scan (TWS) and Identification and Sea Surface Search and with AWACS via Datalink Priority Tracking Track While Scan (or SATCOM) and will rely on MIDS MRAAM MRAAM/ SOM • Lock-Follow Modes - tailored for long- • Track Modes - Fixed Target Track and passive sensor information local uplink range and short-range tracking for use in Moving Target Track (MIDS, FLIR/IRST, ESM). MIDS covert visual identification or gun attacks • Air-to-Surface Ranging detection of target • Air Combat Acquisition Modes - allowing a choice of boresight, vertical scan HUD field of view or slaved acquisition

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Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon with air-to-ground configuration including Paveway II

Delivering Air-to-Ground Firepower

The Farnborough International airshow conducted the following day, with both jetti- this year witnessed the signature between sons fully verifying the safe separation of Eurofighter GmbH and NETMA of the so the stores, while also providing valuable called “Austere Capability” contract for the Flight Test data on overall aircraft behaviour Royal Air Force. This document authorises throughout the release sequence. the development programme to begin the The second step has been initiated by integration of a Laser Designator Pod (LDP) the “Austere Capability” contract signature. and the Enhanced Paveway II laser-guided Industry will deliver the software to allow bomb on Royal Air Force Tranche One integration of both the Laser Designator Typhoon aircraft. Pod, on the centre fuselage station leaving The “Austere capability” will be available the four under fuselage missile stations free to the RAF for Entry into Service in the first for air-to-air weapons, and the Enhanced half of 2008. This method of in-step inser- Paveway II bomb. For the RAF, this means tion of new hardware and software is following that their first Tranche of aircraft will have the pre-planned route for Eurofighter a truly awesome multi-role capability. All Typhoon to achieve Full Multi-Role Capability. four Nations have requested the integration In terms of operating with an air-to-ground of the LDP on the Tranche Two aircraft. configuration, it is in general a three-step The final step, as part of the Future approach. Capabilities Programme (FCP), calls for the The first step is well underway following addition of stand-off weapons. All four Part- successful weapons carriage and release ner Nations have requested this capability, Litening Laser Designator Pod on display trials involving aircraft from across the with the German and Spanish Air Forces with Eurofighter Typhoon at Farnborough Eurofighter community. Instrumented Pro- having already placed orders for the Taurus duction Aircraft Three (IPA3) began the KEPD 350 missile system, while the United heavy loads campaign in February at EADS Kingdom and Italy would opt for the Storm Military Air Systems’ Manching facility, Shadow weapon. Discussions have also been which was soon to be followed by the BAE opened regarding the possibilities for the Systems-operated IPA1 at Warton, UK. inclusion of other advanced systems, e.g. Eurofighter GmbH These initial carriage trials were aimed at Brimstone (UK). Am Söldnermoos 17 establishing the aircraft’s handling with The proposals for the FCP have been 85399 Hallbergmoos such heavy war loads. In May, IPA4 took off submitted, and negotiations are underway Germany from Morón Air Base, Spain, and performed between Industry and the Customer Nations Telefon +49 811 80 0 the first GBU-16 release. A second test was to establish the route forward. Fax +49 811 80 1557 E-mail [email protected]