UK awards 250 million pound contract to progress Tempest fighter jet project

BAE signed the contract on Thursday, which formally marks the beginning of the programme’s idea and evaluation part.

Britain desires the brand new jet to interchange the Eurofighter Hurricane from 2040 whereas additionally preserving Britain’s impartial army jet functionality and offering expert jobs.

“The funding introduced in the present day marks a vital subsequent step for the programme and, with our companions, we’ll work collectively to outline the technical and functionality necessities and develop the idea which can convey Tempest to life,” stated BAE System’s air sector managing director Chris Boardman.