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July 30, 2021 | International, Aerospace

Britain inks $347 million contract with Team Tempest for future fighter jet

With the contract signed between the government and BAE Systems — one of the four founding members of Team Tempest — the Future Combat Air System program has entered its concept and assessment phase.

https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2021/07/29/britain-inks-200-million-contract-with-team-tempest-for-future-fighter-jet/

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