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BAE Tempest

17/09/2026News:
G2E brings together ELT Group, Leonardo and Mitsubishi Electric across Italy, Japan and the UK.

G2E consortium wins 18-month GCAP electronics contract

The 18-month award covers integrated sensing and communications work for the sixth-generation Global Combat Air Programme fighter, following Edgewing’s contract with the GCAP Agency.

29/07/2026News:
BAE Systems will integrate software, digital networks and physical infrastructure under the extension.

BAE Systems wins £708m GCAP contract extension

The contract builds on Team Tempest progress since 2018, involving around 4,500 people across BAE Systems, Leonardo UK, MBDA UK and Rolls-Royce.

22/07/2026Press Release:
Team Tempest partners accelerate next-generation combat air technologies for UK defence
20/07/2026Press Release:
GCAP Power and Propulsion System.		The Consortium for the GCAP Power and Propulsion System progresses towards ground-testing engine demonstrator
08/07/2026News:
GCAP aims to deliver the stealth fighter to Italy, Japan and the UK by 2035.

Edgewing wins £4.6 billion GCAP design contract

The 18-month agreement covers completion of the concept and assessment phase and further detailed design work for the trinational fighter aircraft.

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