The future production of the Eurofighter Typhoon jet has taken a significant step forward this week with the signing of the contract for Part 1 of the Long-Term Evolution (LTE) Technology Maturation Phase (TMP). The LTE Programme will boost the growth capacity of the Eurofighter Weapon System through the development of a new Cockpit, Mission Computing, Flight Control Computing, Communications Equipment and Armament Control.

In addition, it will be a key enabler for the delivery of the Core Nations and Export future production aircraft, as well as facilitating continued capability enhancements for the remaining life of the Weapon System. Giancarlo Mezzanatto, Chief Executive of Eurofighter, and AVM Simon Ellard (ret.), General Manager of NETMA (the NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency) signed the LTE contract, following German Parliamentary approval earlier this week.