BAE Systems to lead development of new air combat demonstrator

By Tim Aldred

19 Jul 2022

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BAE Systems is to play a leading role in the development of a new flying combat air demonstrator which is being created to showcase new technology and design principles.

The commission is the first of its kind in a generation and could take to the skies within five years.

BAE Systems will collaborate on the project with its Team Tempest partners the Ministry of Defence, Leonardo UK, Rolls-Royce and MBDA UK. 

The flagship project is part of a suite of novel technologies being developed by Team Tempest. These concepts are designed to demonstrate and test the next-generation combat air skills, tools, processes and techniques needed to ensure Tempest, the UK’s Future Combat Air System, is in service by 2035.

Engineers at BAE Systems, including its two sites in Lancashire, are leading the design, test, evaluation and build process, bringing together new and novel digital engineering technologies such as synthetic modelling and model-based systems engineering.

These innovative design and engineering methods are helping to demonstrate how they will significantly reduce the time it takes to design, deliver and upgrade complex combat aircraft.

Charles Woodburn, BAE Systems chief executive, said: “We recognise our responsibility in providing trusted sovereign combat air capability. We’re partnering with the UK’s highly motivated and skilled supply chain to accelerate the innovation of the nation’s future air power; integrating new technologies so the Royal Air Force and its allies can stay ahead of our adversaries.

“The demonstrator is an exciting once-in-a-generation opportunity providing experienced and young engineers alike a chance to contribute to an endeavour which really matters to our national defence and security.”

The UK Secretary of State for Defence, Ben Wallace MP who confirmed the plans, said: "The design and development of the demonstrator aircraft represents an important milestone, showcasing the success and talent of our engineers, programmers and software developers. This programme will go on to attract opportunities for many more great minds and talent from across the UK."

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