As was evident from the Hearing, different methodologies
for calculating Unit Cost can produce significantly different
results.
The Unit Cost of £73.2 million (an increase
of 26%) given at the Hearing uses the methodology agreed by the
NAO for the Major Project Report (MPR) process, where the NAO
then validate the costs as part of that exercise. This methodology
removes the Development costs and Cost of Capital Charges before
dividing the Production phase costs by the aircraft off-take.
Development costs are removed to reflect that they are sunk costs
from a separate phase of the project. The calculation used by
the NAO in the Value For Money study report does not follow the
MPR methodology. The inclusion of Development costs in effect
creates a supplementary increase in Unit Cost because it penalises
rather than recognises the increased effectiveness of reduced,
more capable, aircraft numbers. Whichever methodology is chosen,
the key points are that NAO analysis (para 2.4 of the Value For
Money report) confirms production costs as being similar to comparable
types of aircraft, and that we are paying the right price.
We are not able to disclose the precise BAE profit
margin awarded for Typhoon contracts on grounds of commercial
confidentiality. However, we can confirm that the profit rates
applied follow HM Treasury approved rules and practices, as specified
in the Yellow Book. This includes the Government Profit Formula
(GPF), which is used to determine the profit included in the price
of non-competitive contracts. The rates vary depending on whether
a contract is non-risk (ie cost plus), or risk priced. Our non-competitive
contracts include conditions giving the parties rights to price
fixing and post-costing investigations, as well as arrangements
to refer contracts to the Independent Review Board for Government
Contracts, for arbitration or possible contract price adjustment.
The application of these rules ensures that we achieve value for
money in non-competitive contracts.
The Typhoon project history, as requested during
the Hearing on 9 March is now provided, and will also be placed
in the House Library. As requested, and to meet the desired timescale,
the referenced embedded documents have been removed. (See separate
attachment.)
| ID
| Date of Event
| Description
| Detail
| Ref No
| Entry made by
|
| 1 |
01/12/1983
| Partner Nation Agreements
| UK, FR, GE, SP, IT Chief of Staff agree and issue an outline air staff target for a new combat aircraft to enter service with the respective air forces for all 5 nations in the mid 90s.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 2 |
01/07/1984
| Programme
| Initial feasibility study launched for new European combat aircraft.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 3 |
23/04/1985
| Approval - CSA
| Chief Scientific Adviser (CSA) seeks Ministerial approval for Production Definition phase.
| CSA/312/85(17/14)
| Typh-B3a1
|
| 4 |
07/05/1985
| Approval Project Definition
| OD agrees to PD phase for EFA and studies into alternatives, including UK national solution.
| | Typh B3a1
|
| 5 |
01/07/1985
| Partner Nation Agreements
| France withdraws from European combat aircraft partnership in favour of its own national solution - Rafale.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 6 |
01/08/1985
| Programme
| Commencement of project definition phase.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 7 |
19/09/1985
| Meeting - BOD
| 1st full meeting of the EFA Steering Group.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 8 |
01/12/1985
| Programme
| European air staff requirement agreed.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 9 |
05/12/1985
| Meeting - JSC
| 1st full meeting of the EFA Steering Committee.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 10 |
21/02/1986
| Approval - Treasury
| Treasury approval for EFA Production Definition.
| B/533/1695/01J
| Typh B3a1
|
| 11 |
28/04/1986
| Meeting - BOD
| 8th BOD agrees to the extension of the PD phase until 30 Sep 86 in view of additional tasks placed on industry.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 12 |
12/05/1986
| Approval - EPC
| EPC approves (ex-committee) extension of PD phase to 30 Sep 86.
| CSA/369/86(17/14)
| Typh-B3a1
|
| 13 |
01/06/1986
| Industry
| Formation of Eurofighter Jagdflugzeg GmbH (EF GmbH), in Munich, as the primary weapons systems contractor.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 14 |
02/06/1986
| Approval - Treasury
| MOD again seeks Treasury approval for P120 evaluation.
| AS/Air(PE)1/126
| Typh-B3a1
|
| 15 |
07/06/1986
| Programme
| Finalisation of baseline build standard for weapon system
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 16 |
09/06/1986
| Approval -Treasury
| Treasury approval for P120 evaluation.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 17 |
23/06/1986
| Commercial - BAC
| Contract with BAE for EFA PD studies, effective from 1 Sep 85 until 31 Jul 86, but later extended to 30 Sep 86.
| A49/07
| Typh-B3a1
|
| 18 |
26/06/1986
| Commercial - Rolls Royce
| Contract with RR for EFA Engine PD studies, effective from 1 Sep 85 until 31 Jul 86, but later extended to 30 Sep 86.
| A48/A65
| Typh-B3a1
|
| 19 |
08/08/1986
| Operations
| British Aerospace flew the experimental aircraft programme (EAP) advanced technology demonstrator prototype, ZF534, from Warton.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 20 |
01/09/1986
| Programme
| Completion of project definition stage.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 21 |
01/09/1986
| Industry
| Eurojet Turbo GmbH formed. Eurojet GmbH comprises following companies are Motoren-und-Union (MTU), Rolls-Royce, FiatAvio and Industria de Turbo Propulsores (ITP).
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 22 |
01/10/1986
| Programme - DRRR
| Start of Definition Refinement and Risk Reduction (DRRR) Phase - effective until 31 Jul 87.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 23 |
17/10/1986
| Approval - DRRR
| CA writes to CSA requesting approval for Definition Refinement and Risk Reduction (DRRR) phase from 1 Oct 86.
| CA 23/1/3
| Typh-B3a1
|
| 24 |
21/10/1986
| Partner Nation Agreements -MOU 1
| European Fighter Aircraft (EFA) General MOU 1 Signed. This MOU is concerned with the general principles which govern the conduct of the programme.
| | Typh-B3A1
|
| 25 |
18/11/1986
| Partner Nation Agreements -MOU 2 - Definition Phase
| MOU 2 - Definition Phase signed. This MOU covers the definition work necessary to enable partners to reach a decision on whether to proceed jointly with full development.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 26 |
27/11/1986
| Approval - DRRR
| EPC agreement (ex-committee) to Definition Refinement and Risk Reduction (DRRR) phase (retrospectively from 1 Oct 86).
| CSA/847/86(17/I4)
| Typh-B3a1
|
| 27 |
27/11/1986
| Approval - Treasury DRRR
| MOD seeks Treasury approval for Definition Refinement and Risk Reduction (DRRR) funding.
| AS/Air(PE)1/126
| Typh-B3a1
|
| 28 |
15/12/1986
| Approval - Ministerial DRRR
| MOD seeks Ministerial approval for Definition Refinement and Risk Reduction (DRRR) phase.
| CSA 881/86(17/14)
| Typh-B3a1
|
| 29 |
18/12/1986
| Approval -Treasury DRRR
| Treasury approval for Definition Refinement and Risk Reduction (DRRR) phase expenditure.
| DAS B/533/1369/O1
| Typh-Ba31
|
| 30 |
11/06/1987
| Exports - Greece
| Maj-Gen Kolonis RAF, Greek NAD, signals EFA nations' NADS requesting observer status, in advance of possible request to join programme as full participant.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 31 |
30/07/1987
| Approval - EPC DRRR
| EPC approves (ex-committee) extension of DRRR phase to 31 Dec 87, with assumed start date for full development of 1 Jan 88.
| CSA/310/87(17/14)
| Typh-B3a1
|
| 32 |
06/11/1987
| Approval - EPC
| EPC endorses submission for full development of EFA.
| EP16/87
| Typh-B3a1
|
| 33 |
24/03/1988
| Exports - Norway
| Briefing on EFA to Norwegian Air Staff in Oslo.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 34 |
21/04/1988
| Approval - OD
| OD agrees to EFA full development. Cabinet informed.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 35 |
25/04/1988
| Parliamentary - Full development announced
| S of S announces UK decision to embark on full development, subject to satisfactory contractual negotiation.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 36 |
04/05/1988
| Partner Nation Agreements -Germany
| Germany announces approval to embark on EFA Development.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 37 |
16/05/1988
| Partner Nation Agreements -MOU 3 Development
| Development MOU 3 signed. This MOU covers the design, development and demonstration of a weapon system along with cost and risk assessments which will enable participants to reach a decision on whether to proceed jointly with a production phase.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 38 |
23/11/1988
| Commercial - MDC
| Signature of Main Development Contracts (MDC) for the weapon system and engine, marked commencement of the full-scale development phase.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 39 |
23/11/1988
| Commercial - MDC
| Main development contracts signed by GM NEFMA.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 40 |
25/11/1988
| Commercial
| First UK (retrospective) payment released to Eurofighter for development work undertaken prior to contract signature, covering the period Jan to Oct 88.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 41 |
29/11/1988
| Commercial
| First UK (retrospective) payment released to Eurojet under main development contract, covering period Jan-Oct 88.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 42 |
13/03/1992
| Commercial - DASS
| Contract awarded to Euro-DASS for defensive aids sub-system.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 43 |
10/12/1992
| Partner Nation Agreements
| At Defence Ministers conference, aircraft relaunched as Eurofighter 2000, reflecting what was then planned as its service entry date, 3 yrs later than originally intended.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 44 |
10/12/1992
| Partner Nation Agreements
| Brussels Communique by partner nations Ministers of Defence announcing intention to slow down and reorientate the programme in line with newly defined military requirements.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 45 |
21/01/1994
| Requirements
| Revised European Staff Requirement-Development signed by the air staff chiefs of the 4 participating nations for development of the new European fighter aircraft.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 46 |
27/03/1994
| Operations
| First flight of DA1/98+29 from Manching.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 47 |
06/04/1994
| Programme - first flight of second development aircraft
| First flight of second development aircraft from Warton, BAE built DA2/ZH588.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 48 |
01/12/1994
| Approval - ASTA
| ASTA studies and competition for provisional supplier approved by EAC.
| EA37/94
| Typh-B3a1
|
| 49 |
01/12/1994
| Programme - CSA report
| Chief Scientist Adviser's report on the technical status of the Eurofighter programme concludes EF2000 design is well balanced and closely matched to the requirement and that the aircraft would be more effective in its primary air combat role.
| Event date not specified, defaulted 1st of month
| Typh-B3a1
|
| 50 |
06/12/1994
| Exports - Norway
| Germany signs Norway LOU in Bonn relating to release of information to the Norwegian MOD. Valid for 5 years.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 51 |
01/01/1995
| Approval - Treasury
| Treasury approved funding for the UK contribution to the development phase of the project.
| Event date not specified, defaulted 1st of month
| Typh-B3a1
|
| 52 |
18/01/1995
| Exports - Norway
| Italy signs Norway LOU in Rome.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 53 |
31/01/1995
| Exports - Norway
| SP and UK sign Norway LOU in Munich.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 54 |
07/02/1995
| Exports - Norway
| Norway signs Norway LOU in Oslo.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 55 |
04/06/1995
| Operations
| Alenia-built third development aircraft DA3/MM-X602, the first with EJ200 power plants, first flown in Turin/Caselle.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 56 |
06/07/1995
| Partner Nation Agreements -MOU 4
| MOU 4 - Reorientation signed. This MOU addresses post cold-war requirements and modifies (reorients) the provisions set out in the Development MOU 3.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 57 |
18/09/1995
| Staff
| Nick Pearce takes over as Typhoon IPTL.
| | Typh-B3A1
|
| 58 |
18/10/1995
| Partner Nation Agreements -MOU 5
| MOU 5 signed. This MOU sets out the arrangements governing the integration of the NAMMA and NEFMA agencies to form NETMA.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 59 |
01/11/1995
| Commercial - Radar
| Proposed shift of responsibility for management of the radar sub-contract from DASA to Bae endorsed by nations.
| Event date not specified, defaulted 1st of month
| Typh-B3a1
|
| 60 |
09/11/1995
| Operations
| Sqn Ldr Simon Dyde became first RAF pilot to fly the Eurofighter (DA2) from BAE Warton.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 61 |
27/11/1995
| Commercial - MDC
| Revised Main Development Contracts placed.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 62 |
01/01/1996
| Staff
| Typhoon IPT begins relocation from London to Abbey Wood.
| | Typh-B3A1
|
| 63 |
18/01/1996
| Partner Nation Agreements
| Min(DP) meets GE State Secretary for Armaments in London. Press release welcomes Germany's intention to increase commitment to 180 aircraft, thus resolving the question of work share question and providing a firm basis for future phases.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 64 |
01/02/1996
| Approval - Eurofighter
| Eurofighter submission to the EAC for permission to enter future phases, production Investment/Production and Support.
| Event date not specified, defaulted 1st of month
| Typh-B3a1
|
| 65 |
01/04/1996
| Commercial - Radar
| Shift of radar sub-contract responsibility from DASA to BAE complete.
| | Typh-Ba31
|
| 66 |
02/04/1996
| Approval - ASTA
| EAC submission to Min(DP). Incl. ASTA.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 67 |
08/05/1996
| Approval - Treasury
| Chief Secretary to the Treasury approves entry, in principle, to future phases of the Eurofighter programme.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 68 |
15/05/1996
| Partner Nation Agreements
| State Secretaries Summit in Berlin. Confirm their intention to complete national approvals for future phases by end 96. Confirmed that planning for future phases would proceed in line with the Nov 95 'hybrid' work share agreement.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 69 |
31/08/1996
| Operations
| First flight of CASA-built sixth development aircraft, second 2-seater DA6/XCE.16-01 at Getafe.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 70 |
02/09/1996
| Partner Nation Agreements
| UK became the first to declare a firm production commitment and funding for the aircraft.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 71 |
02/09/1996
| Parliamentary
| S of S announces the UK's decision, in principle, to proceed to the next phases of the Eurofighter programme.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 72 |
21/10/1996
| Partner Nation Agreements
| Spain announced commitment to production, and terms for start-up funding were agreed with industry at the same time.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 73 |
05/12/1996
| Partner Nation Agreements
| All 4 governments declared support for a production launch.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 74 |
05/12/1996
| Partner Nation Agreements
| State Secretaries meeting in London. The partner nations reaffirmed their intention to complete their national approvals process to allow entry to the future phases of the programme early in 1997.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 75 |
27/01/1997
| Operations
| First flight of seventh and final development aircraft, Alenia-built DA7/MM-X603, at Turin/Caselle.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 76 |
11/02/1997
| Approval - EAC
| Chairman of the EAC submission to Min(DP) for approval to place PT/Production and Support contracts for Eurofighter.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 77 |
26/02/1997
| Partner Nation Agreements
| Germany informs the UK that they will be unable to complete their national approval process for future phases, PT/Production and Support by end March as expected. They expect to complete their approvals between Apr-Jun 97 and stress they remain committed.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 78 |
13/03/1997
| Approval - Min (DP)
| Min(DP) writes to the Treasury requesting approval to place the initial contracts for future phases, PT/Production and Support.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 79 |
14/03/1997
| Operations
| Warton-built fourth development aircraft, DAA/ZH590, the first 2 seater and first with full avionics for radar development, weapon integration and sensor fusion trials, flown for the first time at Warton.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 80 |
26/11/1997
| Partner Nation Agreements -GE
| Germany's Bundestag passed its 1998 Defence budget, which included production investment funding for Eurofighter.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 81 |
01/12/1997
| Partner Nation Agreements -MOU 7
| MOU 7 - Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) signed. Sets out ILS arrangements that will be implemented in conjunction with the Production MOU 6. A series of supplements to this MOU are envisaged to describe additional future ILS activities.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 82 |
09/12/1997
| Partner Nation Agreements - IT
| Italy became the final partner to grant funds for production launch.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 83 |
15/12/1997
| Operations
| First AIM-9L sidewinder firing, by DA7/MM-X603.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 84 |
22/12/1997
| Partner Nation Agreements -MOU
| With 4 nations having finally granted funding, the agreement was ratified with the signature of an intergovernmental Memorandum of Understanding at a Defence ministers conference in Bonn covering Production Investment & Production & Logistics Support.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 85 |
22/12/1997
| Partner Nation Agreements -MOU 6
| MOU 6 - Production signed. This MOU sets out the production investment arrangements covering the manufacture of aircraft, along with off take numbers, work shares and ceiling costs.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 86 |
01/01/1998
| Commercial - 'umbrella contract'
| Umbrella' contract agreed (defines inter-alia total aircraft delivery (620), overall max prices & supplements 1&2 which constitute Tranche 1 order) UK order 232, GE order 180, IT order 121, SP order 87.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 87 |
01/01/1998
| Staff
| Mr Alan Woolley takes over as D/EFA / EFA IPT Leader.
| | Typh-Sec2a
|
| 88 |
14/01/1998
| Operations
| DA2/ZH588 undertook the first aerial refuelling, over the Irish sea with RAF VC10 K.3 ZA149.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 89 |
30/01/1998
| Commercial
| Supplement 1 Production Investment, Product and Support contracts signed to cover tooling and other preparatory work for production for the 620 aircraft, plus 90 options, which were to be ordered by the 4 partner nations.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 90 |
01/05/1998
| Programme - first metal cut for production aircraft
| First metal cut for the production aircraft at DASA's Augsburg plant.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 91 |
03/09/1998
| Partner Nation Agreements
| With the Eurofighter 2000 title no longer accurately reflecting the In-service date, the aircraft formally re-named Eurofighter Typhoon, although initially this was just intended for marketing outside Europe.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 92 |
18/09/1998
| Commercial - Tranche 1
| Supplement 2 contract signed, giving authorisation for first batch of 148 production aircraft on fixed-price terms, comprising 44 for German Air Force, 29 for Italian Air Force, 20 for Spanish Air Force and 55 for the RAF.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 93 |
18/05/1999
| Operations
| DA5 flies to 1000th sortie in the development programme which at the time had amassed 830 flight hours.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 94 |
04/11/1999
| Exports - General
| Eurofighter International, a dedicated export sales organisation was set up by the 4 partner nations to market the aircraft overseas.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 95 |
01/02/2000
| Operations
| The programme passed the 1000th flight test hour milestone during the 75th flight of DA4 from Warton.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 96 |
24/05/2000
| Commercial - Support
| Contract for Eurofighter ground support system signed.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 97 |
12/12/2000
| Partner Nation Agreements -MOU 6 supplement 1 -Germany
| Germany sign MOU 6 supplement 1 to rejoin the EURODASS Programme. (UK also sign on 12 Dec. Spain sign on 15 Feb and Italy on 3 Apr 01).
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 98 |
22/12/2000
| Programme - general
| The RAF announced that the Typhoon Operational Evaluation Unit would be designated 17 Squadron, whilst the Operational Conversion Unit would be 29 Squadron.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 99 |
08/03/2001
| Industry
| Production version of EJ2000 certified.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 100 |
29/03/2001
| Exports - Greece
| Greece announced that it was deferring signature of its planned order for 60 Typhoons, with option on further 30 until after 2004 in order to fund various social programs and the Olympic Games in Athens.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 101 |
27/04/2001
| ASTA
| Contract signed for Aircrew Synthetic Training Aids programme (ASTA) including 18 full mission simulators and 9 cockpit trainers.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 102 |
28/09/2001
| Partner Nation Agreements -MOU 7 supplement 2
| MOU 7 Supplement 2 signed. The purpose of this MOU is to extend the period of MOU 7 and to ensure support for the operation and evolution of the weapon system during its life (Spain signed 1st October. Germany signed 13 Nov and Italy signed 23 Nov 01).
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 103 |
01/01/2002
| Staff
| Air Cdre Dil Williams takes over as Typhoon IPTL.
| | Typh-B3A1
|
| 104 |
01/01/2002
| Programme - general
| UK renames Eurofighter 'Typhoon'.
| | Typh-B3A1
|
| 105 |
09/04/2002
| Operations
| First guided AIM-120 AMRAAM firing against a Meteor Mirach 100 turbojet-powered drone target, undertaken by DA4/ZH590 on QinetiQs Benecula range.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 106 |
14/04/2002
| Operations
| First flight from Warton of 2 seat BAE Systems-built instrumented production aircraft, IPA/ZJ699, the first production Typhoon although not the first to fly.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 107 |
02/07/2002
| Exports - Austria
| Austrian Government announced selection of the Typhoon as the Austrian Air Force's new fighter, with the requirement for 24 aircraft. This was subsequently reduced to 18 when contracts were finally signed in Jul 03.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 108 |
23/07/2002
| Programme - general
| The Typhoon formally adopted the name Typhoon for the aircraft. It was also announced that the air forces of the other partner nations - Germany, Italy and Spain - had agreed to adopt Typhoon as the official service name.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 109 |
21/11/2002
| Operations
| The programme suffered its first aircraft loss when DA6/XCE.16-01 flamed out under an unexpected power surge during engine relight trials forcing 2 crew to eject. DA6 has completed 362 test flights in 325 flight hours.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 110 |
01/12/2002
| Parliamentary
| Written Ministerial statement issued announcing that the In-Service date would be delayed from end 2002 to Jun 03.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 111 |
28/01/2003
| Exports - Norway
| The Norwegian MOD signed an overarching industrial partnership agreement with Eurofighter GmbH, under which Norwegian industry would participate in development of enhanced versions of the Eurofighter weapon system..
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 112 |
13/02/2003
| Operations
| First series production aircraft, GT001/98+31 (to be re-serialled 30+01 in service), a 2-seater for the German Air Force, completed its first flight to Manching.
| | Typh-B3A1
|
| 113 |
18/03/2003
| Commercial
| First Typhoon aircraft accepted off contract.
| | Typh-B3a1
|
| 114 |
28/03/2003
| Industry
| Eurofighter GmbH announced the formal opening of the joint industry-operator International Weapon System Support Centre (IWSSC) in Hallbergmoos, Germany.
| | Typh-B3A1
|
| 115 |
15/04/2003
| ASTA
| Eurofighter GmbH announced the formal inauguration of the Aircrew Synthetic Training Aids Joint Integration Facility (ASTA JIF) in Manching, Germany.
| | Typh-B3A1
|
| 116 |
11/05/2003
| Staff
| Rob Shiels takes over as Typhoon IPTL.
| | Typh-B3A1
|
| 117 |
30/06/2003
| Commercial
| International type acceptance formally granted for the Typhoon, paving the way for service entry with the air forces of the partner nations.
| | Typh-B3A1
|
| 118 |
01/07/2003
| Exports - Austria
| Austria signed a contract for the purchase of 18 Eurofighter aircraft for the Austrian Air Force. The Austrian parliaments Upper House had approved funding for the acquisition on 11 Jun 03.
| | Typh-B3A1
|
| 119 |
22/08/2003
| Exports - Austria
| After gaining full parliamentary approval, the previously signed Austrian order for 18 Eurofighter Typhoons formally became effective.
| | Typh-B3A1
|
| 120 |
01/10/2003
| Meteor
| Commencement of integration of the Meteor beyond visual air-to-air missile onto the Typhoon was announced following 'fit and form' ground trials with IPA1 at Warton. These trials were to check compatibility with the under fuselage missile eject launcher.
| | Typh-B3A1
|
| 121 |
10/10/2003
| Export, Singapore
| Singapore announce that the Typhoon has been down selected in the Next Fighter Replacement Programme competition along with the Rafale and the F-15.
| | Typh-B3A1
|
| 122 |
11/12/2003
| Ministerial
| SofS wrote to fellow PN ministers (MO 26/11/9K dated 11 Dec 03) outlining inter alia UK commitment to multi-role.
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| 123 |
18/12/2003
| Operations
| BT004/ZJ 803 accepted into service (Block 1 twin seater)
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| 124 |
19/12/2003
| Commercial - Case White
| Case White contract partnership between BAES and MOD commences.
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| 125 |
19/12/2003
| Operations
| BT003/ZJ 802 accepted into service (Block 1 twin seater)
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 126 |
03/03/2004
| Operations
| BT001/ZJ 800 accepted into service (Block 1 twin seater)
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 127 |
12/03/2004
| Operations
| BT006/ZJ 805 accepted into service (Block 1b twin seater)
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 128 |
06/04/2004
| Operations
| BT007/ZJ 806 accepted into service (Block 1b twin seater)
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 129 |
16/04/2004
| Operations
| BT008/ZJ 807 accepted into service (Block 1b twin seater)
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| 130 |
01/05/2004
| Programme
| The RAF began operating the aircraft under the normal RAF safety regime.
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| 131 |
30/06/2004
| Operations
| BT009/ZJ 808 accepted into service (Block 1b twin seater)
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| 132 |
29/07/2004
| Operations
| BT010/ZJ 809 accepted into service (Block 1b twin seater)
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 133 |
16/08/2004
| Approval - Tranche 2
| Ministers and IAB approve Tranche 2 review note. This endorses the customer requirement for a further 89 aircraft in Tranche 2 and authorises price negotiations.
| D/IAB/3/2/1
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| 134 |
27/08/2004
| Operations
| BT011/ZJ 810 accepted into service (Block 1b twin seater)
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| 135 |
29/10/2004
| Operations
| BT002/ZJ 801 accepted into service (Block 1 twin seater)
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 136 |
01/11/2004
| Approval - Tranche 2
| Typhoon Tranche 2 Main Gate Approval.
| D/CSA/12/4/2 (107/05)
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| 137 |
24/11/2004
| Operations
| BT005/ZJ 804 accepted into service (Block 1b/2 twin seater)
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| 138 |
13/12/2004
| Programme - Batch 2
| Batch 2 Type acceptance agreed. Clears the way for the more advanced Batch 2 aircraft, both twin and single seat, to be accepted into service with the RAF.
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| 139 |
14/12/2004
| Commercial - Tranche 2
| Tranche 2 production contract signed £4.3Bn cost to UK. Cost to all nations £10.6Bn.
| | Typh-B3A1
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| 140 |
15/12/2004
| Parliamentary - Tranche 2
| SofS makes announcement on Tranche 2 signature to Parliament.
| Hansard
| Typh-B3A1
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| 141 |
28/01/2005
| Support
| Support Readiness Review held by DG Log (Strike) and COS Spt and agreed there will be sufficient support in place by 1 Jul 05 to start operations at RAF Coningsby.
| 20050302-RM-TyphoonReadiness-COSSpt and DGL(S)(ENS)/500013
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| 142 |
01/02/2005
| Staff - NETMA
| New NETMA GM - Peter Worrall takes up post - mandate for reform.
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| 143 |
07/02/2005
| Operations
| 23 missile firings recorded.
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| 144 |
22/02/2005
| Operations
| 1000th flying hour clocked up on RAF twin seater flight out of Warton.
| | Typh-B3A1
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| 145 |
07/03/2005
| Programme - Batch 2
| ACAS signs off batch 2 release to service.
| | Typh-B3A1
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| 146 |
21/03/2005
| Partner Nation Agreements -MOU 7
| ILS MOU 7 Supplement 3 signed by NAD's of all partner nations in Madrid. Ensures release of national funding to NETMA to pay for aircraft support and maintenance.
| | Typh-B3A1
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| 147 |
24/03/2005
| Operations
| BT012/ZJ 811 accepted into service (Block 2 twin seater).
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| 148 |
30/03/2005
| Operations
| First single seater, BS004/ZJ 913, accepted into service by RAF (Block 2).
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| 149 |
01/04/2005
| Operations
| First single-seat Typhoon sortie with an RAF pilot, flying under RAF Release To Service rules. Aircraft BS004 departed Warton and landed at RAF Coningsby.
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| 150 |
15/04/2005
| Exports - Singapore
| Singapore inform BAES that Typhoon is not on the final shortlist for their Next Fighter Replacement Programme (F15 and Rafale proceed). Singapore indicate that the proposed Typhoon delivery schedule and upgrade programme did not meet their requirements.
| Ref 1 JANE'S DEFENCE
WEEKLY - APRIL 27, 2005
Ref 2 DESO Mr Gray
Ref 3 D/RDEast/Singapore/1/1
Ref 4 Evening Standard 27 Apr
05
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| 151 |
16/05/2005
| Operations
| First In-service ASRAAM launch. Against a target on a Typhoon sortie out of RAF Coningsby.
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| 152 |
19/05/2005
| Programme - In service
| No 17(R) Squadron officially re-formed at RAF Coningsby. The squadron acts as the operational evaluation unit for Typhoon.
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| 153 |
19/05/2005
| Meeting - NADs
| NADs directed BOD through NETMA to obtain costed proposals and timescales from industry, by 23 Jun 05, for upgrade options including precision air-to-ground capabilities.
| Ref 1CDP report to Min(DP) Ref 2 NAD's Agreement and Decision Sheet
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| 154 |
30/05/2005
| Future capability
| NETMA issued final version of Future Enhancements Strategy Paper as agreed by all Nations, setting out the strategy for pursuing Future Enhancements.
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 155 |
03/06/2005
| Operations
| BS005/ZJ 914 accepted into service (Block 2 single seater).
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 156 |
16/06/2005
| Operations
| BS003/ZJ 912 accepted into service (Block 2 single seater).
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 157 |
01/07/2005
| Operations
| Formal activation of Typhoon Wing at RAF Coningsby, following successful conclusion of Case White (where Typhoons were operated and maintained by BAES Warton).
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 158 |
11/08/2005
| Operations
| BT003 / ZJ 802, Block 1 aircraft, accepted off-contract following Retrofit 1 programme.
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 159 |
18/08/2005
| Operations
| BS002/ZJ 911 accepted into service (Block 2 single seater).
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 160 |
31/08/2005
| ASTA
| ASTA ISD achieved by handover of first Emulated Deployable Cockpit Trainer (EDCT) at RAF Coningsby.
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 161 |
01/09/2005
| Systems
| 2 Typhoon F2 (Single Seat) of the Typhoon OEU deployed to Reno, Nevada to conduct hot and high trials. This represents first excursion from Europe of single seat Typhoon.
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 162 |
09/09/2005
| Operations
| BS006/ZJ 915 accepted into service (Block 2 single seater).
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 163 |
20/09/2005
| Operations
| BT013/ZJ 912 accepted into service (Block 2b twin seater).
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 164 |
03/10/2005
| Programme & Business Management
| IPT re-structured to focus on Support issues; addition of new Systems and Performance Management sections.
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 165 |
07/10/2005
| Operations
| BS007/ZJ 916 accepted into service (Block 2 single seater).
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 166 |
17/10/2005
| Support
| Min(DP) writes to EPCs raising concerns over spares situation that is hampering flying tasks at RAF Coningsby.
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 167 |
01/11/2005
| Programme & Business Management
| Introduction of Balanced Scorecard to monitor IPT's top level outputs (Perfornance, Cost, Time, Business and Health).
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 168 |
01/11/2005
| Finance
| Estimated Typhoon costs are classified in MPR05 to protect the UK's negotiating position in respect of further procurement.
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 169 |
01/11/2005
| Programme & Business Management
| First Balanced Scorecard "Health Barometer" issued to 30 staff. Provides a snapshot of how IPT feels. Good overall results, but more to do on motivation and communication.
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 170 |
04/11/2005
| Support
| CEO EF responds to Min(DP)'s letter on spares situation and describes action being taken to recover situation.
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 171 |
04/11/2005
| Programme & Business Management
| Revised CSA between IPT and HQ 1 Gp (Availability Manager) introducing revised output based metrics agreed and signed.
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 172 |
10/11/2005
| Operations
| BS011/ZJ 920 accepted into service (Block 2 single seater)
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 173 |
24/11/2005
| Operations
| BS008/ZJ 917 accepted into service (Block 2 single seater).
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 174 |
25/11/2005
| Operations
| 2336 Flying Hours achieved.
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 175 |
30/11/2005
| Operations
| 1 x AMRAAM AIM120B missile successfully fired from Typhoon during Trial WALDRON at Naval Weapons Range, Point Mogu, California.
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 176 |
01/12/2005
| Future capability
| CP193 (austere augmentation) and CP210 (future capability enhancement) proposals received.
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 177 |
01/12/2005
| Support
| PSOP2 engine support contract with Rolls Royce, MDC Amendment and CP108 all signed. NETMA contracts for EJ PC11 Op Phase 2 and ISSS Phase 2 both signed.
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 178 |
01/12/2005
| Programme & Business Management
| Introduction of Customer Barometer (as part of Balanced Scorecard).
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 179 |
08/12/2005
| Operations
| BS012/ZJ 921 accepted into service (Block 2 single seater)
| | Typh-Sec2a
|
| 180 |
18/12/2005
| Operations
| BT014/ZJ 813 accepted into service (Block 2b twin seater)
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 181 |
21/12/2005
| Exports - Saudi Arabia
| Understanding Document signed by SofS between UK and Saudi Arabia for supply of 72 Typhoons to Saudi Arabia.
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 182 |
01/01/2006
| NETMA
| Re-structuring of NETMA, including a new Division responsible for overall Programme Management; also an additional support Division in recognition of Typhoon being in-service and moving to operational deployment.
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 183 |
12/01/2006
| Future capability
| Spain drops requirement for austere precision air-to-surface capability in Block 5 Tranche 1 and consequently will not pursue CP193.
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 184 |
16/01/2006
| Operations
| Failure of nose wheel engagement on landing of twin seat Typhoon BT11 at RAF Coningsby. Crew unhurt.
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 185 |
30/01/2006
| Meteor
| Meeting between CDP and EF GmbH/MBDA to discuss position on Typhoon/Meteor integration programme.
| | Typh-Sec2a
|
| 186 |
02/02/2006
| Operations
| BT001 / ZJ 800, Block 1 aircraft, accepted off-contract following Retrofit 1 programme.
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 187 |
03/02/2006
| ASTA
| 2nd Emulated Deployable Cockpit Trainer (EDCT) accepted into service at RAF Coningsby.
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 188 |
17/02/2006
| Operations
| BS009/ZJ 918 accepted into service (Block 2 single seater)
| | Typh-Sec2a
|
| 189 |
17/02/2006
| Operations
| BS013/ZJ 922 accepted into service (Block 2 single seater)
| | Typh-Sec2a
|
| 190 |
20/02/2006
| Support
| First phase of the Direct Line Feed system for consumables spares commenced.
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 191 |
23/02/2006
| Systems
| T1 Retrofit Programme - R2 Retrofit Side Letter signed.
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 192 |
24/02/2006
| Ministerial
| Visit by Min(DP) to RAF Coningsby - Lord Drayson flew in a Typhoon and was appraised of RAF Coningsby's principal issues including spares.
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 193 |
08/03/2006
| Ministerial
| Ministerial Stocktake, led by Min(DP), to consider and agree an outline strategy for transforming and managing the programme within the funding and industrial constraints.
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 194 |
24/03/2006
| Support
| Contract for National Support Centre awarded by NETMA to Eurofighter GmbH, prime contractor BAES. Contract value £100M. Planning in-service date Nov 08.
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 195 |
28/03/2006
| Ministerial
| Second Stocktake meeting.
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 196 |
31/03/2006
| Operations
| Formation of first Typhoon operational squadron, 3(F) Squadron, at RAF Coningsby.
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 197 |
31/03/2006
| Ministerial
| Min(DP) meeting with German State Secretary (Dr Eickenboom) to discuss FCP and industrial issues.
| | Typh-Sec2a
|
| 198 |
03/04/2006
| Staff
| DPA Executive Board overhaul, to include a 2* DG Typhoon post with dedicated responsibilities for Typhoon and BVRAAM (Meteor) IPTs. AVM Steve Dalton appointed: to take up post in May 06.
| D/DCE/117/3 (054) dtd 3 Apr 06
| Typh-Sec2a
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| 199 |
03/04/2006
| Operations
| BS014/ZJ 923 accepted into service (Block 2 single seater)
| | |
| 200 |
11/04/2006
| Operations
| BT007 / ZJ 806, Block 1b aircraft, accepted off-contract following Retrofit 1 programme.
| | Typh-Sec2a
|
| 201 |
18/04/2006
| ASTA
| Training of "ab initio" pilots commences following the entry into service of 2 networked Emulated Deployable Cockpit Trainers.
| | Typh-Sec2a
|
| 202 |
21/04/2006
| Operations
| BS015/ZJ924 entered into service (Block 2 single seater) - first aircraft for new operational squadron, 3(F) Squadron.
| | Typh-Sec2a
|
| 203 |
24/04/2006
| Staff
| Air Cdre Alex Deytrikh arrived in Typhoon IPT as IPT Leader (designate) to commence handover
| | Typh-Sec2a
|
| 204 |
04/05/2006
| Operations
| First release of 2 x 450kg (1,000 lb) GBU-16 laser-guided bombs (LGB) (Paveway II-class NATO-standard air-to-surface precision bomb). Tests conducted from Spanish Air Force Base by EADS CASA test pilots using instrumented production aircraft.
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 205 |
19/05/2006
| Operations
| 3760 flying hours broken down as:
29(R) Sqn - 2779; 17(R) Sqn - 880; 3(F) Sqn - 101
3421 sorties in total
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 206 |
19/05/2006
| Operations
| 28th aircraft - BS010 / ZJ919 accepted into service (Block 2 single seater)
| | Typh-Sec2a
|
| 207 |
25/05/2006
| Operations
| Successful trial flight of Laser Designator Pod (LDP) on Cheyenne test aircraft. Demonstrated potential capability of a Typhoon in the Air-to-Surface role.
| | Typh-Sec2a
|
| 208 |
31/05/2006
| Operations
| 29th aircraft - BS016 / ZJ925 accepted into service (Block 2 single seater)
| | Typh-Sec2a
|
| 209 |
01/06/2006
| Staff
| Air Cdre Alex Deytrikh assumed post of Typhoon IPT Leader.
| | Typh-Sec2a
|
| 210 |
01/06/2006
| Reviews
| DPA Project Rehabilitation Unit conducted initial scoping study to establish parameters for an in-depth review of Typhoon IPT. CDP gave agreement for the review to commence.
| | Typh-Sec2a
|
| 211 |
13/06/2006
| Operations
| BS 009 / ZJ 918 - left hand engine flame-out and rundown during sortie. Engine could not be re-lit. Aircraft landed safely and industry investigation instigated.
| | Typh-Sec2a
|
| 212 |
23/06/2006
| Operations
| 30th aircraft - BS017 / ZJ926 accepted into service (Block 2 single seater)
| | Typh-Sec2a
|
| 213 |
23/06/2006
| Operations
| BT009 / ZJ 808, Block 1b aircraft, accepted off-contract following Retrofit 1 programme.
| | Typh-Sec2a
|
| 214 |
10/07/2006
| Operations
| 31st aircraft - BS019 / ZJ 928 accepted off-contract (Block 2b single seater)
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 215 |
17/07/2006
| Reform
| NADs, CEOs of EF & EJ GmbHs and GM NETMA signed Protocols Document outlining industrial/programme reform areas being addressed by 4 nation Tiger Team, led by DG Typhoon for UK.
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 216 |
19/07/2006
| Future capability
| CP193 for Austere Air-to-Ground capability on RAF Typhoons endorsed by Partner Nations at 132 BOD in London (integration of a Laser Designator Pod and Enhanced Paveway II Laser Guided Bomb).
| | Typh-Sec2a
|
| 217 |
20/07/2006
| Future capability
| Contract signed by GM NETMA and CEO EF GmbH at Farnborough Air Show for Austere Air-to-Ground capability on RAF Typhoons (integration of a Laser Designator Pod and Enhanced Paveway II Laser Guided Bomb). Value £73M.
| | Typh-Sec2a
|
| 218 |
28/07/2006
| Staff
| Mr Rob Shiels, former Typhoon IPT Leader, left Typhoon IPT on retirement.
| | Typh-Sec2a
|
| 219 |
31/07/2006
| Operations
| 32nd aircraft - BS018 / ZJ 927 accepted off-contract (Block 2b single seater)
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 220 |
01/08/2006
| Systems
| Endorsement of Retrofit Programme R2 Implementation Management Plan. Retrofit Programme R2 will start Oct 06 and upgrade Block 1, 1B, 1C, 2 & 2B Tranche 1 aircraft to B5EIS standard. Planned to take until mid 2012.
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 221 |
07/08/2006
| Operations
| 4828 flying hours broken down as:
29(R) Sqn - 3360; 17(R) Sqn - 1114; 3(F) Sqn - 354
4538 sorties in total
| | Typh-Sec2a
|
| 222 |
08/08/2006
| Support
| DPA & QinetiQ signed contract to continue support for Typhoon over next 3 years. Package includes defined technical support, advice and safety clearance activity, together with funds allocated to sub-contracts and future emergent work.
| | Typh-Sec2a
|
| 223 |
17/08/2006
| Exports - Saudi Arabia
| Crown Prince Sultan of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed a Variation Document which moves forward the export order from UK to Saudi Arabia, including the supply of 72 Typhoon aircraft, and defines a programme for the route to contract signature.
| | Typh-Sec2a
|
| 224 |
29/08/2006
| Reviews
| DPA Project Rehabilitation Unit commenced review of Typhoon IPT's acquisition programme and linkage with exports; enabling skills and IPT processes, especially in project management, financial and commercial areas. Review to be concluded by 20 Oct 06.
| | Typh-Sec2a
|
| 225 |
15/09/2006
| Operations
| 33rd aircraft - BS020 / ZJ 929 accepted off-contract (Block 2b single seater).
| | Typh-Sec2a
|
| 226 |
22/09/2006
| Operations
| BT010 / ZJ 809, Block 1b aircraft, accepted off-contract following Retrofit 1 programme.
| | Typh-Sec2a
|
| 227 |
29/09/2006
| Operations
| 34th aircraft - BS021 / ZJ 930 accepted off-contract (Block 2b single seater).
| | Typh-Sec2a
|
| 228 |
29/09/2006
| Operations
| 35th aircraft - BS022 / ZJ 931 accepted off-contract (Block 2b single
seater).
BS 022 is the 100th production aircraft to be delivered into service with the
4 Partner Nations.
| | Typh-Sec2a
|
| 229 |
29/09/2006
| Operations
| The Eurofighter Partner Companies' test fleet completed 5000 flights. The test fleets, based in Getafe (SP), Manching (GE), Turin (IT) and Warton (UK), comprise 5 prototype Development / 5 Instrumented Production / 1 Instrumented Series Production a/c.
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 230 |
11/10/2006
| Exports / Operations
| "Austrian Diversion Agreement" signed by GM NETMA on 14 Jun 06 and CEO EF GmbH on 11 Oct 06. The Agreement diverts/defers 6 Tranche 1 aircraft from the 4 Partner Nations in support of the Austrian export order (includes 2 aircraft from RAF).
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 231 |
16/10/2006
| Operations
| UK R2 Retrofit Programme started on schedule on 16 Oct 06 with the input of aircraft BS021. R2 Programme brings aircraft to Block 5 standard which is essential to the build-up of the UK fleet to meet the Air-to-Air and Multi Role OEDs.
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 232 |
07/11/2006
| Operations
| DPA and BAES signed contract for Whole Aircraft Maintenance and Upgrade (WASMU) programme, which combines scheduled maintenance and the upgrade programme. Contract value £5.4M.
| | Typh-Sec2a
|
| 233 |
10/11/2006
| Operations
| 36th aircraft - BS023 / ZJ 932 accepted off-contract (Block 2b single seater).
| | Typh-Sec2a
|
| 234 |
29/11/2006
| ASTA
| First Cockpit Trainer accepted at RAF Coningsby with initial software load (1.0).
| | Typh-Sec2a
|
| 235 |
30/11/2006
| Operations
| 37th aircraft - BS024 / ZJ 933 accepted off-contract (Block 2b single seater)
| | Typh-Sec2a
|
| 236 |
30/11/2006
| ASTA
| 134 NEFMO BOD agrees to proceed with a Restructured Programme for ASTA Tranche 1. UK participation is subject to IAB Approval which is to be sought by July 2007.
| | Typh-Sec2a
|
| 237 |
14/12/2006
| Operations
| 38th aircraft - BS025 / ZJ 934 accepted off-contract (Block 2b single seater)
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 238 |
14/12/2006
| Operations
| Retirement flight of DA4 from BAES Warton to RAF Coningsby.
| | Typh-Sec2a
|
| 239 |
19/12/2006
| Exports / MOU
| CDP signed the MOU for the Association of Austria with the Eurofighter programme. The MOU had already been signed by other NADs (for GE, IT, SP and Austria).
| | Typh-Sec2a
|
| 240 |
09/01/2007
| Operations
| BT 004 / ZJ 803, Block 1 aircraft, accepted off-contract following Retrofit 1 programme.
| | Typh-Sec2a
|
| 241 |
10/01/2007
| Future capability
| HM Treasury approval for Future Capability Programme (FCP) Phase 1 (CP210).
| | Typh-Sec2a
|
| 242 |
19/01/2007
| Future capability
| Main Gate approval note for Future Capability Programme (FCP) Phase 1 (CP210) issued by CSA, following IAB approval.
| | Typh-Sec2a
|
| 243 |
26/01/2007
| Operations
| 39th aircraft - BS 026 / ZJ 935 accepted off-contract (Block 2b single seater)
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 244 |
29/01/2007
| Operations
| Retirement flight of DA2 from BAES Warton to RAF Coningsby.
| | Typh-Sec2a
|
| 245 |
12/02/2007
| Operations
| 40th aircraft - BT 015 / ZJ 814 accepted off-contract (Block 2 twin seater).
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 246 |
29/03/2007
| Future capability
| Contract signed between GM NETMA and CEO EF GmbH for Future Capability Programme (FCP) Phase 1 (CP210) to provide UK Tranche 2 aircraft with an advanced Air-to-Surface capability, providing integration of Paveway IV and Litening III Laser Designator Pod.
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 247 |
29/03/2007
| Systems
| Contract signed between Typhoon IPT and Rolls-Royce for EJ200 engine module and spares support as the pre-runner to the Partnered Support Operational Phase 3 contract that is due 1 Jul 08. Contract valued at £24.1M.
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 248 |
29/03/2007
| Operations
| Formation of second Typhoon operational squadron, 11(F) Squadron, at RAF Coningsby.
| | DES Typh-Sec2a
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| 249 |
30/03/2007
| Operations
| 41st aircraft - BS 027 / ZJ 936 accepted off-contract (Block 2b single seater). 16th aircraft in 2006/07 financial year.
| | Typh-Sec2a
|
| 250 |
18/04/2007
| Reform
| Strategic Cooperative Arrangement signed by GM NETMA, CEO EF GmbH, 4 Nations & 4 EPCs. Objective: Improve delivery of programme performance, cost and time, including support and availability through life.
| | Typh-Sec2a
|
| 251 |
27/04/2007
| Operations
| 42nd aircraft - BS 028 / ZJ 937 accepted off-contract (Block 2b single seater). 1st aircraft in 2007/08 financial year.
| | Typh-Sec2a
|
| 252 |
09/05/2007
| Reform
| Risk Sharing Agreement signed between four Eurofighter Partner Companies which defines processes for sharing costs associated with risks. The processes will apply to new work/contracts.
| | Typh-Sec2a
|
| 253 |
16/05/2007
| MOU
| Supplement 4 to MOU 7 relating to In Service Phase Activities for Eurofighter signed by Partner Nations.
| | Typh-Sec2a
|
| 254 |
14/06/2007
| Operations
| Typh-IPTL & DEC(TA) approved Main Gate Business Case (Cat D) for OED+ upgrade programme providing enhancements to improve certain capability aspects so that the aircraft can be considered for operational deployment from Jul 08.
| EF-IPT-ABW/05/04/07 dtd 11 Jun 07
| Typh-Sec2a
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| 255 |
21/06/2007
| Tranche 3
| A routine Board to Board meeting between Partner Nations and industry (Eurofighter GmbH and partner companies) lifted the block on Tranche 3 negotiations.
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 256 |
22/06/2007
| Operations
| First aircraft accepted off-contract from R2 Retrofit programme - BS 021 / ZJ 930.
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 257 |
25/06/2007
| Exports - Saudi Arabia
| CP129 - proposed diversion of 24 aircraft from UK Tranche 2 production line to Saudi Arabia export order - agreed by DEC(TA) (Customer 1) on 25 Jun 07 and HQ 1 Gp (Customer 2) on 8 Jun 07.
| EFIPT/06/10/01/10 (email filed 10 Jul 07 at 09:04)
| Typh-Sec2a
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| 258 |
26/06/2007
| Exports - Austria
| Eurofighter GmbH and Austrian Government announced reduction of the Austrian export order from 18 Typhoon to 15.
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 259 |
28/06/2007
| Operations
| 43rd aircraft - BS 001 - ZJ 910 accepted off-contract (Block 2 single seater).
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 260 |
29/06/2007
| Operations
| RAF Typhoon (3(F) Squadron) commenced operational duties for the first time when it began to take over responsibility for defence of the southern UK mainland from Tornado F3 (Southern Quick Reaction Alert (QRA(S)).
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 261 |
29/06/2007
| Tranche 3
| GM NETMA wrote to CEO EF setting out proposed way forward on Tranche
3 (T3) with the target of signing the T3 contract by Dec 08 and requesting an Initial Firm Price proposal by 14 Dec 07 for a Baseline Requirement and
4 Options.
| Letter E/100 1000 S/10836/8353/07/NU dtd 29 Jun 07
| Typh-Sec2a
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| 262 |
29/06/2007
| Tranche 3
| GM NETMA wrote to MD EJ setting out proposed way forward on Tranche 3 (T3) with the target of signing the T3 contract by Dec 08 and requesting a Firm Price proposal by 14 Dec 07 for a Baseline Requirement and 3 Options.
| Letter E/100 1000 S/10836/8454/07/NU dtd 3 Jul 07
| Typh-Sec2a
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| 263 |
09/07/2007
| ASTA
| IAB (2* level) approved completion of Tranche 1 ASTA under a Restructured Programme Proposal and recognised the need to separate completion of Tranche 1 from consideration of Tranche 2.
| D/IAB/01_10/16_04/4 (IABSec 1187) dtd 9 Jul 07
| Typh-Sec2a
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| 264 |
12/07/2007
| Exports - Austria
| First Typhoon aircraft for Austria delivered to customer - AS001 (Block 5 capability standard).
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 265 |
27/07/2007
| Operations
| 44th aircraft - BS 032 - ZJ 941 accepted off-contract (first Block 5 aircraft) (single seater).
| | Typh-Sec2a
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| 266 |
30/07/2007
| Tranche 3
| NETMA issued draft Request for Quotation to EF GmbH, requesting by 14 Dec 07 the submission of a contractually binding proposal for a Baseline Technical Requirement and 4 Options.
| E/100 2000 S/ 10836/9695/07/NU dtd 30 Jul 07
| DES Typh-Sec2a
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| 267 |
10/08/2007
| Staff
| Air Cdre Alex Deytrikh left the post of Typhoon IPT Leader.
| | DES Typh-Sec2a
|
| 268 |
28/08/2007
| Staff
| Air Cdre Chris Bushell assumed post of Typhoon IPT Leader.
| | DES Typh-Sec2a
|
| 269 |
29/08/2007
| Operations
| 45th aircraft - BS 034 - ZJ 943 accepted off-contract (Block 5 single seater).
| | DES Typh-Sec2a
|
| 270 |
29/08/2007
| Operations
| Second aircraft accepted off-contract from R2 Retrofit programme - BS 024 / ZJ 933.
| | DES Typh-Sec2a
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| 271 |
11/09/2007
| Operations
| DE&S Typhoon IPT and BAES signed contract for Typhoon Maintenance & Upgrade (TMU) programme, 2-year contract that follows on from WASMU contract and will deliver a 50% increase in on-aircraft maintenance and upgrade capability. Contract value £10.9M.
| | DES Typh-Sec2a
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| 272 |
13/09/2007
| Operations
| 46th aircraft - BS 033 - ZJ 942 accepted off-contract (Block 5 single seater).
| | DES Typh-Sec2a
|
| 273 |
17/09/2007
| Exports - Saudi Arabia
| The Government of Saudi Arabia reached agreement with the UK Government to purchase 72 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft and a contract was signed.
| | DES Typh-Sec2a
|
| 274 |
24/09/2007
| Partner Nation Agreements -MOU 7 Supp 4
| ILS MOU 7 Supplement 4 signed by all partner nations (Typh-IPTL for UK). Increases initial tranche of funding for Germany for activities outlined in Annex A to Supplement 2 to MOU7, noting that the amounts for the other 3 nations remain unchanged.
| | DES Typh-Sec2a
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| 275 |
25/09/2007
| Systems
| Flight trials to capture temperature data in gun ammunition rounds in different locations within the gun and ammunition box completed successfully on 24/25 Sep. This data will be used by DOSG to support safety case for firing the gun on Typhoon.
| | DES Typh-Sec2a
|
| 276 |
25/09/2007
| Systems
| Flight trials to capture environmental data on A/S stores/configurations completed successfully on 24/25 Sep. This data will be used to support A/S stores carriage clearance.
| | DES Typh-Sec2a
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| 277 |
25/09/2007
| Systems
| Flight trials to capture temperature data on an ERU cartridge holder in the outboard pylon completed successfully on 24/25 Sep 07. This data will be used to support formal DGM/DOSG clearance of CBC4 ERU cartridges for Typhoon.
| | DES Typh-Sec2a
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| 278 |
17/10/2007
| Future capability
| As part of implementation of initial air-to-surface capability (CP193), first successful self-designated guided release of a single inert Enhanced Paveway II Laser Guided Bomb, using BT005 (trials aircraft operated by BAES), at Aberporth range.
| | DES Typh-Sec2a
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| 279 |
31/10/2007
| Tranche 3
| NETMA issued draft Request for Quotation to EJ GmbH, requesting by 14 Dec 07 the submission of a contractually binding proposal for a Baseline Technical Requirement and 3 Options.
| E/100 2000 S/
10836/12451/07/NU dtd 31 Oct 07
| DES Typh-Sec2a
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| 280 |
02/11/2007
| Operations
| 47th aircraft - BS 035 - ZJ 944 accepted off-contract (Block 5 single seater).
| | DES Typh-Sec2a
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| 281 |
02/11/2007
| Operations
| DE&S Typhoon IPT & BAES signed contract for GS&S Package 1, a 7-yr contract to provide a performance based Guaranteed Repair Turn Round Time service covering four structural items on Typhoon aircraft. Contract value £11.2M.
| Contract EF/00074
| DES Typh-Sec2a
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| 282 |
15/11/2007
| Future capability
| First drop of a single inert Paveway II Laser Guided Bomb (LGB) from in-service Typhoon (No 11(F) Sqn); LGB guided successfully onto target barge at Aberporth range by Rafael Litening III Laser Designator Pod fitted to BT005.
| | DES Typh-Sec2a
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| 283 |
15/11/2007
| Exports - Saudi Arabia
| Signature by Typhoon IPT & BAES of Typhoon Aircraft Diversion & Replacement Agreement which diverts 24 RAF Tranche 2 aircraft to Saudi Arabia and provides replacement aircraft to the RAF.
| EFIPT-ABW/02/05/19 dtd 15 Nov 07
| DES Typh-Sec2a
|
| 284 |
19/11/2007
| Operations
| DE&S Typhoon IPT & BAES signed contract for Direct Line Feed Phase 2 (DLF Service for Typhoon consumables at RAF Coningsby & Warton Hanger 5), 5-yr contract for increased stock availability and reduced operational and process costs. Value £11.1M.
| Contract EF/00056
| DES Typh-Sec2a
|
| 285 |
19/11/2007
| Operations
| Contract for Direct Line Feed (DLF) Phase 2 Service for Typhoon consumables at RAF Coningsby & Warton Hanger 5 placed with BAES for a period of 5 years. Contract value £11.1M.
| | DES Typh-Sec2a
|
| 286 |
27/11/2007
| Operations
| 48th aircraft - BT 016 - ZJ 815 accepted off-contract (Block 5 twin seater).
| | DES Typh-Sec2a
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| 287 |
12/12/2007
| Operations
| Contract for GS&S Package 2 placed with BAES for a period of 7 years, which will provide an "Availability Service" for a range of 25 BAES equipments. Contract value £6.3M.
| | DES Typh-Sec2a
|
| 288 |
14/12/2007
| Tranche 3
| EF GmbH responded to NETMA on draft Request for Quotation for a Baseline Technical Requirement and 4 Options.
| Ref 1EF letter LTR-J-O-E-0742-CEO100 dtd 14 Dec 07 Ref 2
E/1002000S/10836/16520/07/NU dtd 19 Dec 07
| DES Typh-Sec2a
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| 289 |
14/12/2007
| Tranche 3
| EJ GmbH responded to NETMA on draft Request for Quotation for a Baseline Technical Requirement and 3 Options.
| Ref 1 EJ letter EJ107637 dtd 14 Dec 07 Ref 2
E/1002000S/10836/16524/07/NU dtd 19 Dec 07
| DES Typh-Sec2a
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| 290 |
19/12/2007
| Exports - Denmark and Norway
| EADS(D) suspended its Denmark and Norway export campaigns.
| | DES Typh-BMSec1
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| 291 |
20/12/2007
| Operations
| 49th aircraft - BS 036 - ZJ 945 accepted off-contract (final Block 5 single seater). "Remaining" 6 aircraft out of 55 contracted under Tranche 1 comprises 4 development aircraft and 2 aircraft diverted to Austria which will be replaced under Tranche 2.
| | DES Typh-Sec2a
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| 292 |
20/12/2007
| Operations
| Third aircraft accepted off-contract from R2 Retrofit programme - BS 026 / ZJ 935.
| | DES Typh-Sec2a
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| 293 |
01/01/2008
| Operations
| Air Defence Operational Employment Date (ADX OED) declared, which enables Typhoon to deploy overseas on air-to-air missions.
| EC(TA)/Typhoon/11/01 dtd 10 Dec 07
| DES Typh-Sec2a
|
| 294 |
15/01/2008
| ASTA
| IAB approved Review Note for ASTA Tranche 2 hardware committing expenditure at an Approved Budgetary level of £75.5M CDEL and £8.2M IRDEL and requiring submission of Main Gate Business Case by mid 2008 which is to address through life support.
| D/IAB/01_10/16_04/4 (IABSec 2257) dtd 15 Jan 08
| DES Typh-Sec2a
|
| 295 |
22/01/2008
| Tranche 3
| NETMA wrote to Eurofighter calling for reconsideration of their Dec 07 proposal for Tranche 3. Letter E/1002000S/10836/914/08/NU dtd 24 Jan 08 also refers.
| E/1002000S/10836/643/08/NU dtd 22 Jan 08
| DES Typh-Sec2a
|
| 296 |
22/01/2008
| Tranche 3
| NETMA wrote to Eurojet calling for reconsideration of their Dec 07 proposal for Tranche 3. Letter E/1002000S/10836/918/08/NU dtd 24 Jan 08 also refers.
| E/1002000S/10836/677/NU dtd 22 Jan 08
| DES Typh-Sec2a
|
| 297 |
25/01/2008
| Exports - Saudi Arabia
| DGM NETMA and CEO EF signed the Salam Agreement under which 24 UK ac are diverted to Saudi, 48 ac are procured outside of core programme for Saudi.
| E/7201400S/42385/1128/08/NU dtd 29 Jan 08
| DES Typh-Sec2a
|
| 298 |
04/02/2008
| Future Support
| Office of Government Commerce (OGC) Gateway Review of Typhoon Future Support conducted 4-8 Feb 08 to examine progress of Future Support programme and likelihood of successful delivery.
| | DES Typh-Sec2a
|
| 299 |
13/02/2008
| Tranche 3
| Eurofighter submitted its revised proposal for Tranche 3.
| LTR-J-O-E-0821-CEO100 dtd 13 Feb 08
| DES Typh-Sec2a
|
| 300 |
13/02/2008
| Tranche 3
| Eurojet submitted its revised proposal for Tranche 3.
| EJ107758 dtd 13 Feb 08
| DES Typh-Sec2a
|
| 301 |
22/02/2008
| Tranche 3
| NETMA confirmed to Eurofighter GmbH receipt of the revised proposal for Tranche 3 and that NETMA/Nations wished to continue discussion on that proposal as a baseline.
| E/7201000S/42446/2166/08/NU dtd 22 Feb 08
| DES Typh-Sec2a
|
| 302 |
22/02/2008
| Tranche 3
| NETMA confirmed to Eurojet receipf of the revised proposal for Tranche 3 and that NETMA/Nations wished to continue discussion on that proposal as a baseline.
| E/7301000S/10836/2168/08/NU dtd 22 Feb 08
| DES Typh-Sec2a
|
| 303 |
01/04/2008
| Operations
| RAF Typhoon (3(F) Squadron) assumed full responsibility for defence of the southern UK mainland (Southern Quick Reaction Alert (QRA(S)) (role previously shared with Tornado F3).
| | DES Typh-Sec2a
|
| 304 |
01/04/2008
| Operations
| Typhoon declared to NATO in the deployable Air Defence - Advanced role.
| | DES Typh-Sec2a
|
| 305 |
03/04/2008
| Tranche 3
| Defence Board directed DG Typhoon & DCDS(EC) to produce a fuller evaluation of through life costs and capability to inform final decisions on Typhoon numbers later in 2008.
| | DES Typh-BMSec1
|
| 306 |
04/04/2008
| Operations
| Four aircraft declared Air Defence capable (FE@R).
| | DES Typh-Sec2a
|
| 307 |
21/04/2008
| Operations
| Signature by NETMA and Eurofighter GmbH of Loan Agreement for BS038 for purpose of testing. All testing tasks to be undertaken at BAES at Warton. Loan terminates on successful completion of GRT/SCT Tests or on 31 May 08, whichever occurs earlier.
| E/7501110S/42324/4997/08/NU dtd 5 Apr (sic) 08
| DES Typh-Sec2a
|
| 308 |
23/04/2008
| Operations
| BS36 (ZJ 943) of 17(R) Sqn landed without any undercarriage deployed at US Naval Air Weapons Station, China Lake, California while on Ex HIGH RIDER. Pilot unhurt.
| | DES Typh-Sec2a
|
| 309 |
30/04/2008
| Operations
| Signature by NETMA and Eurofighter GmbH of Loan Agreement for BT005 for purpose of Ground and/or Flight Trials. Aircraft to be operated from BAES at Warton. Agreement extends loan to 30 Apr 09.
| E/7501110S/42324/4999/08/NU dtd 5 Apr (sic) 08
| DES Typh-Sec2a
|
| 310 |
12/06/2008
| Tranche 3
| No 10 concurred with the Defence Secretary's minute (MSU 7/4/4/11G dtd 2 Jun 08) agreeing that UK could proceed with Tranche 3 negotiating strategy and propose a minimum UK offtake of 16 "new" aircraft (40 including the 24 SALAM replacement aircraft).
| Email from Fletcher (No 10) to Ferguson (APS SofS)
| DES Typh-Sec2a
|
| 311 |
19/06/2008
| Tranche 3
| UK proposal of minimum UK offtake of 16 "new" aircraft (40 including 24 SALAM replacement aircraft) tabled at meeting of Partner Nations.
| | DES Typh-Sec2a
|
| 312 |
24/06/2008
| Tranche 3
| BERR wrote to S of S supporting the proposal to indicate the minimum number of new aircraft (in addition to UK secured export aircraft) for the purpose of negotiations with the Partner Nations.
| Letter in EFIPT-ABW/04/01/12
| DES Typh-BMSec1
|
| 313 |
25/06/2008
| Exports
| Agreement signed by NETMA and Typhoon IPT (agreed by Partner Nations) for temporary transfer of IPA1 from Industry to MOD UK to perform Hot and High Trials in Saudi Arabia. IPA1 will be returned to Industry by end Sep 08.
| E/7201100S/42385/7001/08/NU dtd 24 Jun 08
| DES Typh-Sec2a
|
| 314 |
01/07/2008
| Operations
| Multi-Role Operational Employment Date declared, which enables Typhoon to deploy on overseas operations with multi-role, air-to-surface capability.
| | DES Typh-Sec2a
|
| 315 |
25/07/2008
| ASTA
| OGC Gateway Review Investment Decision to confirm the full Business Case and benefits plan declared a Delivery Confidence Assessment at Amber/Green.
| EFIPT-ABW/04/06
| DES Typh-BMSec1
|
| 316 |
30/07/2008
| Exports
| NETMA, Eurofighter (EF) GmbH and MOD Germany signed "Austria -Transfer Agreement", transferring six Typhoon Tranche 1 aircraft from Germany to EF GmbH in support of the Austria export order. Germany to receive 6 Tranche 2 aircraft in replacement.
| E/7201100S/42386/8585/08/NU dtd 31 Jul 08
| DES Typh-BMSec1
|
| 317 |
01/08/2008
| Tranche 3
| IAB approved the Review Note for Typhoon Tranche 3 Long Lead Time Activities and Last Time Buys (see D/VCDS&2ndPUS/4/8/1 dtd 1 Aug 08)
| Email in EFIPT-ABW/04/01/12 dtd 1 Aug 08
| DESTyph-BMSec1
|
| 318 |
12/09/2008
| Operations
| Type Acceptance achieved for Tranche 2 aircraft.
| Email in EFIPT/04
| DES Typh-BMSec1
|
| 319 |
21/10/2008
| Operations
| First two Tranche 2 aircraft delivered to RAF Coningsby, witnessed by Min(DES) - BS 039 / ZJ 946 and BS 040 / ZJ 947.
| | DES Typh-BMSec1
|
| 320 |
27/10/2008
| Operations
| BS36 / ZJ 943 ("China Lake accident" aircraft) arrived at RAF Brize Norton from USA.
| | DES Typh-BMSec1
|
| 321 |
26/11/2008
| Operations
| 3rd Tranche 2 aircraft - BS 038 / ZJ 946 - accepted off-contract.
| | DES Typh-BMSec1
|
| 322 |
04/12/2008
| Operations
| Release to Service achieved for Tranche 2 aircraft.
| | DES Typh-BMSec1
|
| 323 |
05/12/2008
| Main Development Contract
| NETMA & Eurojet (EJ) GmbH signed agreement on EJ Main Development Closure - acknowledging completion of MDC work, achievement by EJ of Full Operational Clearance and the definition of the remaining activities to formally close the MDC.
| E/7201100S/45000-30/13675/08/NU dtd 9 Dec 08
| DES Typh-BMSec1
|
| 324 |
19/12/2008
| Operations
| 4th Tranche 2 aircraft - BS 041 / ZJ 948 - accepted off-contract.
| | DES Typh-BMSec1
|
| 325 |
19/12/2008
| Exports - Saudi Arabia
| First Saudi Arabia delivery. Tranche 2 BS 042 accepted off-contract and delivered to RAF, then handed back to BAE Systems so that Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) can conduct their own acceptance process.
| | DES Typh-BMSec1
|
| 326 |
16/01/2009
| Tranche 3
| MinSub requesting agreement, for purpose of current negotiations with PNs/Industry, UK's intention, subject to Departmental & HMT approval, to purchase 16 new Tranche 3 aircraft in accordance with Defence Board endorsed strategy.
| DGT/06/10 dtd 16 Jan 09 in EFIPT-ABW/04/01/12
| DES Typh-BMSec1
|
| 327 |
04/03/2009
| Support
| Contract for Typhoon Availability Service (TAS) placed with BAE Systems for a period of 5 years. Contract value £450M.
| | DES Typh-BMSec1
|
| 328 |
27/03/2009
| Tranche 3
| S of S wrote to Chancellor of the Exchequer with an update on MOD's examination across programme of expenditure; also lengthy background on Tranche 3 and reasons why UK needs to agree a way forward. D/MSU/7/4/4/11 dated 27 Mar 09.
| Letter in EFIPT-ABW/04/01/12
| DES Typh-BMSec1
|
| 329 |
30/03/2009
| Operations
| 5th Tranche 2 aircraft - BS 037 / ZJ 944 - accepted off-contract.
| | DES Typh-BMSec1
|
| 330 |
08/04/2009
| Operations
| 6th Tranche 2 aircraft - BS 045 / ZJ 949 - accepted off-contract.
| | DES Typh-BMSec1
|
| 331 |
22/04/2009
| Tranche 3
| Lord Mandelson, SofS BERR wrote to Chancellor of the Exchequer supporting Tranche 3 from the perspective of employment and exports.
| Letter in EFIPT-ABW/04/01/12
| DES Typh-BMSec1
|
| 332 |
19/05/2009
| Tranche 3
| Min(DES) signed the Ministerial Agreement which was previously signed by Germany, Italy and Spain on 2 Apr 09. The Agreement contains a statement of principles which will underpin the next stage of negotiations between NETMA and industry on Tranche 3.
| D/MST/7/4/4/11 dtd 19 May 09 in EFIPT/ABW/04/01/12
| DES Typh-BMSec1
|
| 333 |
20/05/2009
| Operations
| 7th Tranche 2 aircraft - BS 047 / ZJ 950 - accepted off-contract.
| | DES Typh-BMSec1
|
| 334 |
11/06/2009
| Exports - Saudi Arabia
| Roll Out Ceremony at BAE Systems' Warton site for the first two Typhoon aircraft produced for the Royal Saudi Air Force under the Salam Project. Attended by Min(AF).
| | DES Typh-BMSec1
|
| 335 |
12/06/2009
| Tranche 3
| Defence Board considered the paper on "Typhoon Tranche 3 and Future Support", and approved the recommendations in the paper.
| | DES Typh-BMSec1
|
| 336 |
15/07/2009
| Tranche 3
| HM Treasury letter to MOD SofS on Tranche 3 Main Gate Business Case, advising MOD to consult No 10.
| Letter of 15 Jul 09
| DES Typh-BMSec1
|
| 337 |
24/07/2009
| Tranche 3
| No 10 letter to MOD giving Prime Minister's agreement to Tranche 3 contract.
| Email of 27 Jul 09 from MSU
| DES Typh-BMSec1
|
| 338 |
31/07/2009
| Contracts
| Contracts for Tranche 3A signed between GM NETMA and CEOs of Eurofighter GmbH and Eurojet GmbH. UK to receive 16 new aircraft and 24 replacement aircraft for those diverted to Saudi Arabia. Overall contract value for UK c. £3Bn.
| | DES Typh-BMSec1
|
| 339 |
12/08/2009
| Operations
| 8th Tranche 2 aircraft - BS 053 / ZK 301 - accepted off-contract.
| | DES Typh-BMSec1
|
| 340 |
21/08/2009
| Operations
| 9th Tranche 2 aircraft - BS 052 / ZK 300 - accepted off-contract.
| | DES Typh-BMSec1
|
| 341 |
23/09/2009
| Operations
| Tranche 2 Typhoon aircraft formally took over air defence duties in Falkland Islands.
| | DES Typh-BMSec1
|
| 342 |
20/10/2009
| Operations
| 10th Tranche 2 aircraft - BS 054 / ZK 302 - accepted off-contract.
| | DES Typh-BMSec1
|
| 343 |
29/10/2009
| Staff
| AVM Phil Osborn, Head of Capability (Deep Target Attack) assumed Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) role for Combat Air including Typhoon. Role fulfilled as Chair of Combat Air Programme Board. Replaced in this role by Air Cdre Mark Roberts on 30 Nov 10.
| | DES Typh-BMSec1
|
| 344 |
30/10/2009
| Support
| Contract for ongoing Typhoon support placed with QinetiQ for 3 years.
| | DES Typh-BMSec1
|
| 345 |
11/11/2009
| Operations
| 11th Tranche 2 aircraft - BS 055 / ZK 304 - accepted off-contract.
| | DES Typh-BMSec1
|
| 346 |
24/11/2009
| Operations
| 12th Tranche 2 aircraft - BS 056 / ZK 305 - accepted off-contract.
| | DES Typh-BMSec1
|
| 347 |
17/12/2009
| Operations
| 13th Tranche 2 aircraft - BS 057 / ZK 306 - accepted off-contract.
| | DES Typh-BMSec1
|
| 348 |
31/12/2009
| Support
| Contract for Partnered Support Operational Phase 3 (PSOP3 - known as Engine Availability Service) placed with Rolls-Royce for a period of 10 years. Contract value £865M.
| | DES Typh-BMSec1
|
| 349 |
04/01/2010
| Staff
| Air Cdre Hugh Donohoe assumed post of Head of Typhoon Team.
| | |
| 350 |
20/01/2010
| Operations
| 14th Tranche 2 aircraft - BS 058 / ZK 307 - accepted off-contract.
| | DES Typh-BMSec1
|
| 351 |
22/04/2010
| Operations
| 15th Tranche 2 aircraft - BS 059 / ZK 308 - accepted off-contract.
| | DES Typh-BMSec1
|
| 352 |
27/05/2010
| Operations
| 16th Tranche 2 aircraft - BS 060 / ZK 309 - accepted off-contract
| | DES Typh-BMSec1
|
| 353 |
24/08/2010
| Operations
| Spanish Air Force Typhoon (ST 008) crashed shortly after take-off on a training flight from Moron Air Force Base, Spain. Pilot from Royal Saudi Air Force lost his life during ejection from aircraft. Spanish Air Force instructor survived ejection.
| | DES Typh-BMSec1
|
| 354 |
25/08/2010
| Operations
| Commander Spanish Air Force stopped all non-operational flying by Spanish Air Force Typhoon aircraft, pending further information being available about the crash on 24 Aug 10.
| | DES Typh-BMSec1
|
| 355 |
25/08/2010
| Operations
| Subsequent to ST 008 crash, Typhoon Project Engineer (DES Typh-SysMgr) advised that RAF Typhoon flying continue without additional restriction given the lack of any evidence to undermine confidence in the extant aircraft safety case.
| | DES Typh-BMSec1
|
| 356 |
06/09/2010
| Operations
| 6(Fighter) Squadron stood-up at RAF Leuchars.
| | DES Typh-BMSec1
|
| 357 |
30/09/2010
| Operations
| 17th Tranche 2 aircraft - BT 024 - accepted off-contract.
| | DES Typh-BMSec1
|
| 358 |
01/10/2010
| Operations
| Activation of the second Typhoon Main Operating Base, RAF Leuchars.
| | DES Typh-BMSec1
|
| 359 |
01/10/2010
| Staff
| Head of Typhoon Team (Air Cdre H Donohoe) received Letter of Delegation from DE&S Director Combat Air (AVM S Bollom).
| DES/D-CA/LoD/1 dtd 1 Oct 10
| DES Typh-BMSec1
|
| 360 |
14/10/2010
| Operations
| 18th Tranche 2 aircraft - BS 064 - accepted off-contract.
| | DES Typh-BMSec1
|
| 361 |
25/10/2010
| Operations
| 19th Tranche 2 aircraft - BS 063 - accepted off-contract.
| | DES Typh-BMSec1
|
| 362 |
17/11/2010
| Operations
| 20th Tranche 2 aircraft - BT 017 / ZK 303 - accepted off-contract.
| | DES Typh-BMSec1
|
| 363 |
30/11/2010
| | Air Cdre Mark Roberts, Head of Capability (Deep Target Attack) assumed Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) role for Combat Air including Typhoon. Role fulfilled as Chair of Combat Air Programme Board.
| | DES Typh-BMSec1
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| 364 |
07/12/2010
| Operations
| 21st Tranche 2 aircraft - BS 067 / ZK 312 - accepted off-contract.
| | DES Typh-BMSec1
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| 365 |
10/12/2010
| Operations
| 22nd Tranche 2 aircraft - BT 025 / ZK 380 - accepted off-contract.
| | DES Typh-BMSec1
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| 366 |
15/12/2010
| Operations
| Joint Force (RAF and Royal Navy) Harrier fleet retired after 41 years of service. The fleet was taken out of service early as determined by the Strategic Defence and Security Review 2010.
| | DES Typh-BMSec1
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