Aircraft
Drive To Reduce Typhoon Support Costs Continues
The UK Ministry of Defence is not yet ready to sign a long-term deal with BAE Systems.
A Royal Air Force Typhoon leaves its shelter at night. The UK is seeking long-term support contracts. (Photo: Eurofighter)
A Royal Air Force Typhoon leaves its shelter at night. The UK is seeking long-term support contracts. (Photo: Eurofighter)

BAE Systems has received another short-term extension to its Eurofighter Typhoon support contract for the UK Royal Air Force. But although both the company and the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) praised the latest agreement, the government’s ambition to conclude a long-term deal has still not been realized. The MoD told AIN that it “continues to seek opportunities to identify further efficiencies and increase value for money.”