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BAE Systems Awarded £112m Typhoon Contract Extension
The Ministry of Defence has awarded BAE Systems a £112 million contract extension to continue supporting the Royal Air Force's Typhoon fleet.
The 15-month extension means that the Typhoon Availability Service (TAS), which delivers Typhoon aircrew and ground training as well as aircraft maintenance, will continue to work alongside the RAF until early 2016.
650 jobs will be sustained at RAF Coningsby and RAF Lossiemouth as a result.
Forces TV was given exclusive access in December to an experimental Typhoon fighter jet fitted with the RAF’s latest weapons
Nigel Davey, BAE Systems Director for Military Air Support said: “This agreement is a continuation of a strong partnership with the MOD and RAF to support its Typhoon fleet.
“Over the past six years we have worked hard to develop a service which ensures the RAF is able to meet its operational requirements while providing the best value for the UK’s taxpayers.
“BAE Systems is proud to support the fleet at RAF Coningsby, RAF Lossiemouth and in the Falkland Islands as it continues to perform its vital role in safeguarding our nation both at home and overseas.”
Defence Minister Philip Dunne said: “This contract will deliver vital aircraft maintenance to the RAF Typhoon Force, ensuring the availability of the Typhoon fleet to meet its operational commitments. The new contract incorporates best practice and lessons learnt during the first six years of service, improving the way the RAF is supported and making sure we can continue to keep the UK secure, both at home and abroad.
“Alongside recent announcements for weapon capability upgrades, this contract demonstrates our continuing commitment to maintain the [Typhoon] aircraft’s status as a world-class multirole combat aircraft of choice now and in the future," he added.
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