BAE Systems is seeking to secure up to 150 new export orders for the Typhoon fighter jet, with a significant portion expected to be assembled in the UK. This comes amid concerns from the Unite union regarding the future of the assembly line at Warton, where work has stopped due to a lack of orders. Richard Hamilton highlighted potential buyers like Turkey, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, assuring that BAE intends to maintain manufacturing headcount and could redeploy workers if necessary. The Typhoon, a vital asset for the UK, has not seen recent orders from the Ministry of Defence.
BAE Systems is confident of securing further orders for the Typhoon fighter jet, aiming for 150 new orders with significant UK assembly planned.
Concerns over Typhoon assembly lines in the UK were raised after work halted due to a lack of future orders, threatening up to 500 jobs.
Richard Hamilton expressed optimism for future Typhoon sales, pointing to potential buyers including Turkey, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia amid workforce reassurances.
The Typhoon has been a key asset for the Royal Air Force, but the UK Ministry of Defence has not ordered more jets recently.
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