Eurofighter Consortium and NETMA Launch Aerodynamic Modification Kit to Enhance Combat Aircraft Capabilities
The Eurofighter consortium, in collaboration with the NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency (NETMA), has announced the development, testing, and certification of the Aerodynamic Modification Kit (AMK) for the Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft. This initiative, revealed on February 5, aims to facilitate the faster integration of new weapons and certification of new external loads. The consortium partners, including Germany (Airbus), Italy (Leonardo), Spain (Airbus), and the UK (BAE Systems), are looking to extend the operational life of the Eurofighter into the 2060s. The AMK is designed to enhance the aircraft's maneuverability and dogfighting capabilities, while also enabling it to carry a broader range of air-to-air and air-to-surface weaponry. Although the contract value and timeline for operational fielding were not disclosed, the announcement suggests potential interest from Germany as part of its Eurofighter Elektronischer Kampf (EK) electronic attack program. 
