New RAF Typhoon radar still planned for introduction by 2030

The next step of the planned European Common Radar System Mark 2 (ECRS Mk2) Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, intended to be fitted to Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoon multi-role fighters, will see the completion of a prototype system ahead of manufacturer testing. The timeline confirmation of the development of the landmark AESA radar for Typhoon was revealed in a May 24 Parliamentary Written Response by UK Defence Procurement Minister Jeremy Quin. An artists impression of the ECRS Mk2