The UK persists in advancing the Tempest sixth-generation fighter initiative. The UK Ministry of Defence has designated an extra £656m for the endeavor.
Here’s What We’ve Learned The sixth-generation fighter is being designed as a successor to the Eurofighter Typhoon and Mitsubishi F-2. The novel aircraft is anticipated to be operational by 2035. Simultaneously, the US and China will possess sixth-generation fighters.
The UK is collaborating on the Tempest with Italy and Japan. By the conclusion of spring 2025, the British government will have invested £2bn in the scheme.
The complete lifecycle of the fifth-generation fighter will extend over multiple decades, generating thousands of jobs and economic value for the UK.
The project is projected to employ over 20,000 individuals and contribute more than £26bn to the UK economy by 2050.