Eurofighter to Receive New Cockpit, Computers, Communication Devices & Weapons Control

The Eurofighter partner nations have signed a contract to initiate the LTE Technology Maturation Phase (TMP), marking the first step in preparing the aircraft for its Long Term Evolution (LTE) midlife update program.

According to the Eurofighter press release, the LTE program will enhance the Eurofighter’s weapon system with upgrades in areas such as the cockpit, mission computing, flight control, communications, and armament control.

It will support future production for both core nations and export markets, while ensuring continuous capability improvements throughout the aircraft’s lifespan.

Giancarlo Mezzanatto, Chief Executive of Eurofighter, and AVM Simon Ellard (ret.), General Manager of NETMA (the NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency), signed the LTE contract following approval by the German Parliament earlier this week.

Mezzanatto commented, “LTE will be the major midlife technology upgrade for the Eurofighter, bringing several significant enhancements, particularly to its avionics architecture. The cockpit configuration and Human-Machine Interface will evolve, and the aircraft’s ability to process large amounts of data will increase dramatically. This contract underscores our customers' commitment to ensuring the Eurofighter remains effective for many years, meeting the evolving needs of their air forces.”