Kuwait has extended in-service support for its Eurofighter Typhoon fleet, with Leonardo continuing as the prime contractor.
Under the new contract, Leonardo Aviation Services, a Kuwaiti company, will provide integrated logistics support and training for both air and ground crews of the Kuwait Air Force’s Eurofighter Typhoons at Salem Al Sabah Base.
The contract runs through December 2029.
Services include engineering, maintenance, repair, upgrades, and supply chain management.
The support provided on-site at Salem Al Sabah Base will help ensure the aircraft operate effectively and meet operational needs.
The “activities carried out in Kuwait will … maximise the high level of capability delivered by the Eurofighter Typhoons to meet the national air defense requirements,” stated Leonardo.
Most of Kuwait’s 28 Eurofighter Typhoons are now in service, with deliveries having started at the end of 2021.
The US approved a $397-million arms sale for the fleet in 2022, which included AMRAAM missiles, MK-83 and MK-84 bombs, Joint Direct Attack Munition tail kits, and related guidance components.
The aircraft were originally ordered in 2016 to strengthen Kuwait’s air defense and were built in Italy.
Features
The Eurofighter Typhoon is a multi-role fighter equipped with lightweight engines that enable it to maintain supersonic speeds for extended periods without afterburners.
Engines feature integrated health monitoring, enabling up to 1,200 flying hours without unscheduled maintenance.
The aircraft’s primary sensor is an electronically scanned radar capable of both air-to-air and air-to-surface operations.
Passive Infrared Airborne Tracking Equipment provides simultaneous passive detection and tracking of multiple targets.
It can carry up to 7,600 kilograms (16,755 pounds) of fuel for extended missions.
