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4mo ago

UK Awards £453 Million Contract to Equip 40 RAF Typhoons With ECRS Mk2 Radars

The award moves the ECRS Mk2 into production for 40 Typhoons, promising electronic attack capability by decade’s end.

Computer generated imagery depicting an RAF Typhoon FGR4 equipped with the ECRS Mk2 radar. (Image credit: Leonardo)
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Overview

  • The contract covers 40 ECRS Mk2 sets for RAF Typhoons, comprising 38 new radars plus modifications to two test systems.
  • BAE Systems will lead aircraft integration, Leonardo UK will manufacture the radars, and Parker Meggitt is a key supplier.
  • ECRS Mk2 adds an AESA sensor with advanced electronic surveillance and high‑powered jamming to detect and track multiple air and ground targets in contested environments.
  • The first installations are planned for Tranche 3 Typhoons, with entry to service expected by the end of the decade according to industry statements.
  • A separate £205 million, five‑year QinetiQ contract for Typhoon engineering support announced earlier this week brings total recent investment to over £650 million, sustaining more than 1,500 UK jobs including 300 in Edinburgh, 120 in Lancashire and 100+ in Luton.