Whilst working closely with Raytheon UK, BAE Systems has completed a series of trials culminating in a successful release of Raytheon's Paveway IV precision guided bomb from a Typhoon, demonstrating further enhancement of Typhoon's air to surface role.

The trials demonstrated the latest Phase 1 Enhancements to the aircraft that enables the full capability of the Paveway IV to be utilised on Typhoon for the UK customer.  Typhoon is capable of operating with up to 6 Paveway IV weapons.

The Phase 1 Enhancement programme includes the integration of new weapons including Paveway IV and EGBU-16 alongside integrating a Laser Designator Pod (LDP) onto Tranche 2 aircraft of the partner nations. It will further strengthen the Eurofighter Typhoon's position as a multi-role fighter aircraft.

Raytheon's Paveway IV is a highly accurate, precision guided bomb capable of significantly minimising collateral damage.  It will provide Typhoon pilots with the very best technology for operations with its all-weather, day and night precision capability.