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=== Air === The air segment overlooks: * World-leading capabilities in military and commercial aircraft technology. * A wide range of munitions, explosives, gun systems and artillery systems. * Training to the armed forces to train the right people to the right standard, at the right time. * Test support to commercial, military and aerospace customers. * Design and integration of new technology and systems upgrades to existing aircraft. * Advanced computer simulation to create realistic and immersive synthetic environments. * Advanced radar solutions to detect threats quicker and enable faster response times. * Design and manufacture of missiles and missile systems through a 37.5% interest in MBDA. Air's operational and strategic key points include: * Excellent progress on Tempest * The governments of the UK, Japan and Italy announced a new Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), which will bring together the Tempest and F-X programmes. * Qatar Typhoon and Hawk programme is progressing well, with all nine Hawk aircraft accepted by the customer and eight Typhoon aircraft now delivered and in service with the Qatar Emiri Air Force. * Work continues on the Typhoon programme and the production programme has been extended following the award of 20 further aircraft for Spain during the year, for which BAE Systems supplies major units. * 11-year contract signed to continue to support the Royal Air Forceβs fleet of Hawk fast jet trainer and Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team aircraft. * F-35 rear fuselage production continued at full-rate levels, with 150 assemblies completed in the year. * During the year, the Saudi British Defence Co-operation Programme was renewed for another five-year term. * All 22 Hawk aircraft have now been completed and have entered into service with the Royal Saudi Air Force.
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