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August 3, 2021 | International, Aerospace

The UK's Sixth-Generation Fighter Jet Just Moved A Step Closer to Reality

The UK is developing its Future Combat Air System that will include next-generation fighter jets, artificial intelligence, and drones.

https://interestingengineering.com/uks-sixth-generation-combat-air-system-tempest-enters-concept-phase

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