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BAE Systems awarded GBP200M Tornado capability upgrade contract

London, Great Britain - The upgrade is referred to aircraft GR4 version

BAE Systems has been awarded a contract for CUS(P) (Capability Upgrade Strategy (Pilot)) for the Tornado GR4 by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD). BAE Systems is developing a structured and cost-effective approach to inserting new capability into the aircraft, and the CUS(P) programme, worth over GBP200m, is the start of this approach. CUS(P) will involve the design, development, integration and...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1084680
Rome, Italy, 01/17/2008 16:40
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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