New Typhoon Missiles Pass Landmark Tests

A series of live firings of the MBDA Brimstone precision strike missile from a Eurofighter Typhoon have been completed successfully.

The missile will significantly enhance the aircraft’s capability.

The trials, conducted from Warton in Lancashire are designed to help the typhoon remain at its peak combat capability.

Planning for the next stages of work on the new missiles is now underway.

Andy Flynn, a spokesperson for BAE Systems, said:

“Brimstone will add a low-collateral, high precision strike capability and ensure Typhoon remains fit to meet the threats of the future for decades to come.”

Brimstone is part of the Phase 3 Enhancement (P3E) package, part of the programme to ensure a smooth transition from the Tornado GR4 to Typhoon for the RAF.

The aim of the trials was to ensure that the weapons were ready for operational use.

They covered a range of specific release scenarios, testing at various heights, speeds, levels of G-force and in different positions on the aircraft wing and in the launcher.