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Boost for Britain's BAE as Kuwait orders Typhoon fighters
Relief for defence giant BAE Systems as Kuwait fighter order extends work for its Typhoon production line in UK
Buyers for 599 Typhoons have been found with the UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria and Saudi Arabia operating the supersonic jets Photo: MoD
ByAlan Tovey,Industry Editor
6:25PM BST 11 Sep 2015
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BAE Systems has been given a massive boost after Kuwait agreed to buy 28 of the Typhoon fighters which the company makes through its membership of the Eurofighter consortium.
The sale is a vote of confidence for the jet, which has recently lost out on export orders to France’s Rafale jet.(@Gabriel92 , you backstabber.
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As well as BAE, the partner companies in the consortium are Airbus Defence and Space in Germany and Spain, and Alenia Aermacchi/Finmeccanica in Italy, which spearheaded the sales campaign in Kuwait.
A Typoon on the tarmac at BAE's site in Warton, Lancashire, where the jets are assembled
The deal means that manufacturing work will come to BAE’s UK plants, which had been under threat. The company had previously said it would close the Typhoon production line at its base in Warton, Lancashire, in 2018 if no more export orders were secured.
Securing further Typhoon orders is also critical to BAE achieving its full-year profit targets, with Ian King, chief executive saying at the company's annual results that finding more buyers is critical to the defence group's growth plans.
Speaking at the time he said: “We have always said the second half of this year was important to Typhoon. Without more orders we will have to look at slowing down production [to keep the line running], which could mean additional cost. We want to have continuous production.”
• Typhoon factbox: RAF's frontline fighters that fly at twice the speed of sound
Alberto Gutierrez, chief executive of the Eurofighter consortium, said: "This new agreement is the confirmation of the superiority of the Eurofighter over its competitors and will provide a great opportunity for further Eurofighter orders. We are delighted to welcome Kuwait as the newest member of our Eurofighter Typhoon family.”
Buyers for 599 Typhoons have been found with the UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria and Saudi Arabia operating the a total of 444 of the supersonic jets, while Oman has placed an order but is yet to receive any of the jets.
A Typhoon in flight over the Gulf region
A BAE spokesman said: “We welcome today’s agreement between Italy and Kuwait for the supply of 28 Typhoons. Kuwait will be the third country in the Middle East, and the eighth country overall, to operate the aircraft. This confirms Typhoon’s position as the most advanced new generation swing role combat aircraft available today.”
The order comes for a critical time for the jet according to Justin Bronk, airpower specialist at the Royal United Services Institute think tank.
"After the United Arab Emirates said no to ordering 60 of the highest specification Typhoons on price grounds, the Kuwait order is potentially very significant," he said, adding that had been speculation that if another Gulf region customer was found, the UAE was likely to return to the negotiating table.
"Now that flaws with the aircraft have been solved, winning this order creates momentum which is likely to help it win other sales."
Kuwait buying the jet also secures its future in other areas, as closing the production line would have had implciations on the availability of spares, Mr Bronk added.
Howard Wheeldon, an indepedent defence analyst, said: “Although this is only a memorandum of understanding and negotiations have yet to be finished, this is a credit to the Typhoon and its sales campaign.
“In terms of producing the aircraft the order comes at a great time for BAE but this could be just the start of it. Talks are going on to sell more of the jets to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, and possibly Malaysia.”
Boost for BAE as Kuwait orders Typhoon fighters - Telegraph
work in Financial Industry, investment banking. Yes i know it can be boring. lol
RAF Lossiemouth prepares for new fighter jets
8 October 2015byBen Hendry
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RAF Lossiemouth is preparing for an influx of new fighter jets as it increases its fleet of Quick Reaction Alert squadrons.
Military officials yesterday unveiled a new building designed to help accommodate three squadrons of Typhoon aircraft which are soon to relocate from RAF Leuchars to Moray.
Since becoming a Quick Reaction Alert site last year, Typhoon jets stationed in Moray have been launched into action at a moment’s notice to intercept threats to UK airspace.
An annex has now been created alongside a hangar at the base, which will be used to plan and prepare for missions.
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Wing Commander Chantal Baker said the new complex would play a pivotal role in helping pilots to protect the nation from aerial threats.
She said: “The programme of infrastructure works at RAF Lossiemouth has been essential in the transition of the station from a Tornado to Typhoon main operating base delivering Quick Reaction Alert services.
“DIO has provided essential facilities for the frontline Typhoon personnel of 1 (Fighter) Squadron to operate from.
“This phase of investment continues to support RAF Lossiemouth’s mission of protecting the UK’s skies and preparing for global operations.”
The additional complex will house operation briefing rooms from which missions will be planned.
The facility was built in stages, which meant it was able to provide space for arriving squadrons last year before it was fully completed.
DIO project manager Duncan Taylor added: “This is a great example of DIO investing in the infrastructure our armed forces need to live, train and deploy.
“It was a real team effort and our contractor worked closely with us to ensure a very high quality of work.”
The Quick Reaction Alert force was established during the cold war, with its aim being to detect and intercept enemy aircraft at a moment’s notice.
Pilots remain on high alert at all times, and the aircraft are maintained so they ready to launch into action at any time. Generally they respond to alerts within 10 minutes.
The squadron was relocated from RAF Leuchars to the Lossiemouth base last September, when it was decided that the Fife airbase would no longer operate as a fast jet station.
https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/717126/raf-lossiemouth-prepares-for-more-fighter-jets/
Relief for defence giant BAE Systems as Kuwait fighter order extends work for its Typhoon production line in UK
Buyers for 599 Typhoons have been found with the UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria and Saudi Arabia operating the supersonic jets Photo: MoD
ByAlan Tovey,Industry Editor
6:25PM BST 11 Sep 2015
BAE Systems has been given a massive boost after Kuwait agreed to buy 28 of the Typhoon fighters which the company makes through its membership of the Eurofighter consortium.
The sale is a vote of confidence for the jet, which has recently lost out on export orders to France’s Rafale jet.(@Gabriel92 , you backstabber.
).As well as BAE, the partner companies in the consortium are Airbus Defence and Space in Germany and Spain, and Alenia Aermacchi/Finmeccanica in Italy, which spearheaded the sales campaign in Kuwait.
A Typoon on the tarmac at BAE's site in Warton, Lancashire, where the jets are assembled
The deal means that manufacturing work will come to BAE’s UK plants, which had been under threat. The company had previously said it would close the Typhoon production line at its base in Warton, Lancashire, in 2018 if no more export orders were secured.
Securing further Typhoon orders is also critical to BAE achieving its full-year profit targets, with Ian King, chief executive saying at the company's annual results that finding more buyers is critical to the defence group's growth plans.
Speaking at the time he said: “We have always said the second half of this year was important to Typhoon. Without more orders we will have to look at slowing down production [to keep the line running], which could mean additional cost. We want to have continuous production.”
• Typhoon factbox: RAF's frontline fighters that fly at twice the speed of sound
Alberto Gutierrez, chief executive of the Eurofighter consortium, said: "This new agreement is the confirmation of the superiority of the Eurofighter over its competitors and will provide a great opportunity for further Eurofighter orders. We are delighted to welcome Kuwait as the newest member of our Eurofighter Typhoon family.”
Buyers for 599 Typhoons have been found with the UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria and Saudi Arabia operating the a total of 444 of the supersonic jets, while Oman has placed an order but is yet to receive any of the jets.
A BAE spokesman said: “We welcome today’s agreement between Italy and Kuwait for the supply of 28 Typhoons. Kuwait will be the third country in the Middle East, and the eighth country overall, to operate the aircraft. This confirms Typhoon’s position as the most advanced new generation swing role combat aircraft available today.”
The order comes for a critical time for the jet according to Justin Bronk, airpower specialist at the Royal United Services Institute think tank.
"After the United Arab Emirates said no to ordering 60 of the highest specification Typhoons on price grounds, the Kuwait order is potentially very significant," he said, adding that had been speculation that if another Gulf region customer was found, the UAE was likely to return to the negotiating table.
"Now that flaws with the aircraft have been solved, winning this order creates momentum which is likely to help it win other sales."
Kuwait buying the jet also secures its future in other areas, as closing the production line would have had implciations on the availability of spares, Mr Bronk added.
Howard Wheeldon, an indepedent defence analyst, said: “Although this is only a memorandum of understanding and negotiations have yet to be finished, this is a credit to the Typhoon and its sales campaign.
“In terms of producing the aircraft the order comes at a great time for BAE but this could be just the start of it. Talks are going on to sell more of the jets to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, and possibly Malaysia.”
Boost for BAE as Kuwait orders Typhoon fighters - Telegraph
work in Financial Industry, investment banking. Yes i know it can be boring. lol
RAF Lossiemouth prepares for new fighter jets
8 October 2015byBen Hendry
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RAF Lossiemouth is preparing for an influx of new fighter jets as it increases its fleet of Quick Reaction Alert squadrons.
Military officials yesterday unveiled a new building designed to help accommodate three squadrons of Typhoon aircraft which are soon to relocate from RAF Leuchars to Moray.
Since becoming a Quick Reaction Alert site last year, Typhoon jets stationed in Moray have been launched into action at a moment’s notice to intercept threats to UK airspace.
An annex has now been created alongside a hangar at the base, which will be used to plan and prepare for missions.
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Wing Commander Chantal Baker said the new complex would play a pivotal role in helping pilots to protect the nation from aerial threats.
She said: “The programme of infrastructure works at RAF Lossiemouth has been essential in the transition of the station from a Tornado to Typhoon main operating base delivering Quick Reaction Alert services.
“DIO has provided essential facilities for the frontline Typhoon personnel of 1 (Fighter) Squadron to operate from.
“This phase of investment continues to support RAF Lossiemouth’s mission of protecting the UK’s skies and preparing for global operations.”
The additional complex will house operation briefing rooms from which missions will be planned.
The facility was built in stages, which meant it was able to provide space for arriving squadrons last year before it was fully completed.
DIO project manager Duncan Taylor added: “This is a great example of DIO investing in the infrastructure our armed forces need to live, train and deploy.
“It was a real team effort and our contractor worked closely with us to ensure a very high quality of work.”
The Quick Reaction Alert force was established during the cold war, with its aim being to detect and intercept enemy aircraft at a moment’s notice.
Pilots remain on high alert at all times, and the aircraft are maintained so they ready to launch into action at any time. Generally they respond to alerts within 10 minutes.
The squadron was relocated from RAF Leuchars to the Lossiemouth base last September, when it was decided that the Fife airbase would no longer operate as a fast jet station.
https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/717126/raf-lossiemouth-prepares-for-more-fighter-jets/
Maybe we could one day meet up for a drink.
