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BAE Systems signs half-billion contract for Eurofighter support

London, UK - For the Typhoons of Italy, Germany, Spain and UK

BAE Systems yesterday announced it has been awarded a five and a half year contract worth more than GBP400 million (about € 440 million) by Eurofighter. The new contract will provide support for the radar and defensive aids sub systems (DASS) on the Typhoon fleets for the air forces of Italy, Germany, Spain and the UK. BAE Systems has system level design responsibility for the radar and DASS equipment o...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1110267
Rome, Italy, 10/16/2009 11:54
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