Dossier
The Tempest
Coverage of The Tempest in the Nexus archive.
- UK pumps £708 million into its future fighter jet
The UK has allocated £708 million to develop advanced technologies for the Royal Air Force’s Tempest fighter jet, part of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) with Italy and Japan. Contracts for a hypersonic target, a 'loyal wingman' drone, and autonomous combat aircraft development were awarded, with Canada joining GCAP as an observer.
- A stealth fighter jet could blow a hole in Healey’s budget
A stealth fighter jet project could impact Healey’s budget, requiring Tempest and the GCAP to overcome the history of failed joint national projects. The article highlights challenges in executing such collaborative defense initiatives.