The UK’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) has confirmed that the sixth-generation supersonic stealth fighters will be launched as part of the Future Combat Air System initiative of the UK’s Tempest fighter programme.

The Tempest team, led by the Ministry of Defence, BAE Systems, Leonardo UK, Rolls-Royce and MBDA UK, has been tasked with developing the Tempest twin-engine triangular wing fighter, which will enter service with the UK Air Force. in 2035. The next-generation military aircraft will combine artificial intelligence, machine learning and autonomous systems to act as a flight control center. In addition, Tempest will have enough surplus power for future hypersonic missiles and laser weapons, as well as drone swarm control systems.

All this requires the development of new technologies, so the production of a demonstration aircraft is a vital step in the creation of Tempest. This is particularly important as the Tempest was designed not only as a key component of British air defense, but also as a way to preserve domestic technological and industrial skills, support exports and give Britain independence in defense decisions.

The new aircraft will be developed at Preston, Lancashire, England, where testing, evaluation and construction will take place. This will include advanced digital design techniques, including synthetic modeling and model-based systems design, to reduce the time required to produce such a complex fighter.

“The design and development of the aircraft is an important milestone that demonstrates the success and talent of our engineers, programmers and software developers. UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said: “This program will continue to attract opportunities for even greater minds and talent from across the UK. ” said.