The UK Ministry of Defence has started integration of the Dual Mode Brimstone 2 missile on the Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft, awarding BAE Systems an $8.5 million (USD) study contract to begin an integration analysis. When fully integrated, the Typhoon will be able to carry 12 Brimstones on four launcher packs of three missiles each.
Brimstone 2 improves on the existing, combat-proven Dual Mode Brimstone with an expanded performance envelope, improved internal components, and the addition of insensitive munition (IM) rocket motor and warhead.
According to ADS Advance:
The Brimstone 2 weapon will add to the swing-role capability of the Typhoon aircraft. Brimstone 2 is effective against the most challenging, high speed and maneuvering targets over land and sea. as a low collateral, close air support weapon it is already combat proven in Afghanistan and Libya by the UK Royal Air Force.
A similar article from Janes Defense Weekly highlights Brimstone’s unique capability to defend against threats in a maritime environment:
As well as being used to strike land targets, the Brimstone also has a utility against fast inshore attack craft (FIAC). During the [recent ILA Berlin Airshow in May], Eurofighter officials showed video footage of Typhoons simultaneously launching up to six Brimstone missiles against FIAC targets during trials.
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