23 septembre 2021 | International, Aérospatial

New mindset the key to Tempest success, partners say

Maintaining the early strong momentum of the UK’s Tempest future combat air system (FCAS) programme will require the adoption of a joint venture culture and the ability to smoothly introduce further partner nations, industry and military officials say.

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/new-mindset-the-key-to-tempest-success-partners-say/145584.article

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