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£453M Investment to Upgrade RAF Typhoon Jets, Secure 1,300 Jobs

1/22/2026

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Defence Secretary John Healey will announce a £453 million investment to upgrade the Royal Air Force's Typhoon fighter jets with advanced radar systems.
The initiative aims to secure 1,300 UK jobs, including 300 in Edinburgh, 120 in Lancashire, and over 100 in Luton.
The contract involves defence firms BAE Systems, Leonardo UK, and Parker Meggitt.
The upgrades are part of the UK Government's broader strategic defence review.

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Defence Secretary John Healey will announce a £453 million investment to upgrade the Royal Air Force's Typhoon fighter jets with advanced radar systems.
The initiative aims to secure 1,300 UK jobs, including 300 in Edinburgh, 120 in Lancashire, and over 100 in Luton.
The contract involves defence firms BAE Systems, Leonardo UK, and Parker Meggitt.
The upgrades are part of the UK Government's broader strategic defence review.