The United Kingdom Defence Minister Jeremy Quinn announced the Defence Procurement, Research, Technology & Exportability (DPRTE) 2020 event that the UK would invest £317m in upgraded radars for the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) fleet of Eurofighter Typhoon. Quinn said, “It is vital that our armed forces are equipped with the latest technology to counter emerging threats from our adversaries.
“Today we announce the investment in the latest in radar technology for our fighter jets and pioneering new defence systems to counter threats from drones. This demonstrates our commitment to maintaining security in the air whilst supporting highly-skilled jobs across the UK.” Quinn also announced that the RAF counter-drone technology has successfully been deployed operationally...MORE
