Tempest is the next-generation combat air system, operating at the cutting edge of technological innovation and securing the UK’s position as a global leader in...
Six years on from the launch of Team Tempest at Farnborough International Air Show in 2018, this year’s air show played host to the Global Combat Air Programme – the transformational partnership between the UK, Italy and Japan to design, develop and deliver a next generation combat aircraft.
Exhibiting at the show together for the first time, the three nations of the trilateral endeavour unveiled a new concept model reflecting the significant progress in the design of this future fighter jet.
Future Horizons was on hand to speak with the Business Development Leads from the Team Tempest partners – the UK industry partners on GCAP - to discuss the reactions of visitors, the progress in the delivery of the aircraft, and the role of events like Farnborough in highlighting the benefits of the programme and inspiring future generations of aviators and engineers.
Joining the podcast for this episode were:
BAE Systems Business Development Director – Future Combat Air Systems
Leonardo Future Combat Air – GCAP
MBDA Sales and Business Development Executive – FCAS
Rolls Royce Business Development Director – Future Programmes, Combat Air
We were also delighted to welcome to the episode, the FCAS Chief Engineer for the Royal Air Force ahead of starting their new post as Commandant of the Defence School of Aeronautical Engineering at RAF Cosford.
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Opportunities for all - Team Tempest INWED Special
In a recent report by Engineering UK, the charity recorded a “small but significant” decline in the number of women working in engineering and technology roles, particularly in the 35-44 age range.
Published just a few weeks ahead of INWED 2024, this report highlights the challenge of increasing the number of women choosing engineering careers. Strategic national programmes such as Team Tempest have identified diversity in engineering as a major factor in ensuring the delivery of innovative capability.
Joining host Zevi Watmough to discuss their experiences as engineers and their roles developing the UK’s next-generation of combat air system are:
Sarah a Degree Apprentice Engineer at BAE Systems,
Kristy a Senior Engineer at Leonardo,
Caroline an Engineer with the UK MOD,
Kat a Senior Engineering Manager, at MBDA and,
Kate a Degree apprentice from Rolls Royce.
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Episode 12 - Introducing Generation Tempest - TECN and the future
An essential pillar of the Team Tempest programme is capturing the imagination of the next generation of engineers and aviators, The Tempest Early Careers Network (TECN) wants to inspire those at the start of their careers as well as people who are embarking on their secondary education. They'll become the leaders of the programme in the future as the systems come into service in 2035.
In this episode we speak to TECN members working on Tempest who discuss their roles, what motivated them to work on the programme, how TECN is helping to strengthen the transformative collaboration that is delivering team Tempest and their hopes for the future of the network.
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Episode 11 - Digital Transformation and the 4th Industrial Revolution
Delivering a sixth-generation fighter jet by 2035 is an ambitious goal which will require Team Tempest to utilise the full power of digitisation.
In this episode we explore the role that digitisation will play in developing a new fighter jet in half the time compared to previous generations of aircraft. We’ll assess cultural assumptions about the risks of new digital capabilities and discuss how these could unlock huge gains in performance.
Discussing this fascinating subject with host Zevi Watmough are:
Future Combat Air System Chief Technologist for Mission Systems & Information,
UK Ministry of Defence, David
UK Director Digital and IT, Leonardo, Gareth
Enterprise Enablement Director for Future Combat Air Systems, BAE Systems, Kate
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Episode 10 - The FCAS Sustainability Strategy - a bold vision for future
In February 2024, Team Tempest published the Future Combat Air System Sustainability Strategy, which outlined the changes needed to drive a more sustainable and resilient future for the programme.
The strategy represents the start of a journey to position FCAS as a successful example of the UK defence industry’s ability to produce a highly sustainable capability.
Joining host Zevi Watmough to discuss the Strategy and its importance to the programme and the wider defence sector are:
Rolls-Royce Sustainability Lead, Alice
RAF Sustainable Aviation Strategy Lead, Andrew
Rolls-Royce Sustainability Executive for Future Programmes, Andy
Ministry of Defence Head of Capability and Climate Security, Jamie
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Tempest is the next-generation combat air system, operating at the cutting edge of technological innovation and securing the UK’s position as a global leader in combat air.
This limited series introduces the Team Tempest partners (UK MOD, BAE Systems, Leonardo, Rolls Royce and MBDA) and explores the capability, economic impact and skills advancement being offered as part of this exciting new programme. Expect to hear from a range of interesting guests, including Team Tempest members, Defence Analysts and the next generation of engineers.
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