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Airbus A320 radar testbed completes flight validation of Eurofighter ECRS Mk1 ahead of 2027 deliveries

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An Airbus A320 modified with a Eurofighter nose has completed flight validation in Germany with the ECRS Mk1 radar. The system is slated for delivery to German and Spanish Eurofighter fleets from 2027, marking a test milestone ahead of its planned fielding.

Discovered 2026-11-06T05:34:27.503342-08:00 | 2026-11-06T05:34:27.503342-08:00

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  • Flight validation moves the ECRS Mk1 toward its planned 2027 deliveries to German and Spanish Eurofighter fleets.
  • Using an A320-based testbed provides a dedicated platform for validating the radar before it is delivered for fighter integration.

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