As for that future, according to defense writer Stew Magnuson at National Defense magazine, this “technology maturation continues with the program embracing digital engineering concepts to shorten its ...

Development work on the British-led Tempest future stealth fighter is gathering pace, including trials of a Martin-Baker ejection seat using a rocket sled. Tests of the crew escape system provide very ...

-While partnering with Japan and Italy in the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) aims to share costs, the UK’s ambition may outstrip its resources. -The Tempest’s success hinges on securing additional ...

The UK’s tightening relationship with Japan around combat aircraft technologies could enable Tempest to make the leap from mockup to reality. Credit: BAE Systems When Japanese Prime Minister Fumio ...

Saab CEO Michael Johansson says Sweden is now working on the margins of the UK-led Tempest project, despite the Nordic country being the first foreign nation to join the project. Credit: BAE Systems ...