By 2035, a new flying combat air demonstrator is expected to take off.
Designed by the Ministry of Defence, alongside a team from BAE Systems, the demonstrator is expected to play a critical role in proving the technology and design principles needed to deliver the UK’s Future Combat Air System, according to the Secretary of State for Defence, Ben Wallace.
"The design and development of the demonstrator aircraft represent an important milestone, showcasing the success and talent of our engineers, programmers and software developers," Wallace said. "This programme will go on to attract opportunities for many more great minds and talent from across the UK."
The flagship project is part of a suite of novel technologies designed to demonstrate and test the next-generation combat air skills, tools, processes and techniques needed to ensure that Tempest, the UK’s Future Combat Air System, achieves its goal of "delivering significant economic...