23 janvier 2019 | International, Aérospatial

Next-gen Combat Aircraft Development Gains Momentum

| Aviation Week & Space Technology

The UK launched its £2 billion ($2.5 billion) Future Combat Air System Technology Initiative in 2018. Team Tempest—the UK Defense Ministry, Royal Air Force, BAE Systems, MBDA, Rolls-Royce and Leonardo—is also in talks with Sweden and Saab about joining the program. The team was to present its strategic outline business case at the end of 2018. The FCAS main-gate procurement decision is set for 2025 and service entry targeted for 2035.

http://aviationweek.com/defense/next-gen-combat-aircraft-development-gains-momentum

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