Tempest | the UK's Next Generation Fighter | Updates & Discussions

NGAD IS THE BEST said:
Is TEMPEST project is different project with joint collaboration with Japan/Itlay named GCAP or both are the same project?
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it was tempest at first then was merged with mitsubishi's FX program with italy also tagging along
and now its called GCAP

but both names are used interchangeably
 

Global Combat Air Programme Awards First Contract with Edgewing​


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Global Combat Air Programme Awards First Contract with Edgewing

The first joint international contract has been awarded for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), focusing on key design and engineering activities. The
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( Good link, worth reading by all .. ).

First format contract has been signed, so we have "lift off" for a little while ...

Canada has joined as an observer, so they could well be a good customer for the platform. They need to work out if/how they can get Canada involved without disrupting the programme, a key area may be weapons? Germany(!!!!!!), Sweden and Poland are starting to express interest too, as potential customers.

India wanted to join as a "development" partner, but has been given a firm no on that account.
 
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Airbus Looks To Sweden’s Saab As Europe’s Sixth-Gen Fighter Plans Unravel​


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Airbus Looks To Sweden’s Saab As Europe’s Sixth-Gen Fighter Plans Unravel

As FCAS tensions deepen, Airbus is exploring alternatives with Saab, raising the prospect of a shakeup in Europe’s future air combat plans. As FCAS tensions deepen, Airbus is exploring alternatives with Saab, raising the prospect of a shakeup in Europe’s future air combat plans.
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Defence plan delay has damaged UK credibility, MPs warn

The Public Accounts Committee says years without a credible long-term investment plan have weakened the UK's deterrent and has demanded the Ministry of Defence explain how it is shielding suppliers from the harm caused by the delay.
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>> Delay in the Defense Plan may cause Japan to pull out if the UK Government does not get a move on...
 
There’s no need to keep pushing it forward at all. It was already seriously behind even at the technical concept stage. What sixth-generation fighter jet still has a tail at the conceptual design stage?

Advanced fighter jets are no longer something Europe can handle. Europe can stick to making watches, champagne, wine, and luxury goods—those industries are about all it’s good for.
 
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What a complete waste of money. Even if Tempest/ GCAP does get built (which is a big if), we'll only be able to afford a few dozen of them, and being runway-dependent aircraft they'll be extremely vulnerable on the ground.
 
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Somehow the Indian accs are having some huge discussion over this topic.

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Michael said:
Germany and France have announced the cancellation of the FCAS program! So, how long can the GCAP program continue?
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Germany, France scrap joint fighter jet program — sources

The next-generation aircraft project has been scrapped following company disagreements, dealing a blow to European security cooperation efforts.
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If the British government is unwilling to sign a long-term investment agreement for this project, then it's already clear that the British have long been in private discussions with the Americans, preparing to switch to the F47 project and abandon the unreliable GCAP 5.5 Generation project.
 
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