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BAE Systems and Leonardo UK have fitted an advanced Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar to a Eurofighter Typhoon fourth generation fighter jet for the first time, in preparation for maiden flight of the system later this year.

In statements today, the two companies said the European Common Radar System (ECRS), Mark 2 (Mk2) prototype, which features a multi-functional array (MFA) for search and tracking and electronic warfare functions, was installed on BS116, a UK test and evaluation Typhoon jet, by BAE System and Leonardo UK engineers at the former company’s Warton production facility in northern England.

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