The Strategic Defence Review described international alliances and partnerships as the bedrock of global stability becoming even more important to the UK in the context of growing risk and uncertainty.
It referred to the Global Combat Air Programme as an example of capability collaboration and a powerful signal of the UK's ambition to bring partners from different geographic regions closer together in support of collective security.
To discuss the importance of global relationships with the UK's future combat air system, including GCAP, host Zevi Watmough is joined by:
Peter Watkins, Associate Fellow Chatham House International Security programme
Retired Air Commodore Jonny Morton BAE Systems, FCAS, Director Capability Portfolio
Dave Morris, Leonardo, Head of Campaigns for Future Combat, GCAP
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Episode 17 - Inspiring Generation Tempest
The previous episode of Future Horizons focused on the rewarding opportunities for Senior Qualified Experienced Professionals.
In this episode, we take a visit to the 2025 Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) to meet some of the young people who are already working as part of "Generation Tempest" and discover why events such as RIAT are so important to inspiring the next generation of engineers and pilots.
We hear also from senior leaders on how developing interest in Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths is vital to not only to shaping the future of UK combat air but is a key factor in the security and resilience of our country.
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Episode 16 - Choosing Defence as a career
UK Government estimates that UK defence spending supports around 434,000 highly skilled and well-paid jobs in all regions and nations of the UK. Despite this, the national skills shortage remains a critical challenge in the Defence sector.
In this episode we therefore look at what Team Tempest and the development of the UK’s FCAS capability, has to offer Suitably Qualified Experienced Professionals and why a career in the UK aerospace industry should be of interest to all ages and skill sets. Joining host Zevi Watmough to discuss the topic further are:
John McCullough, MBDA, Sales and Business Development Executive, FCAS
MJ, People Leader, UK MOD
Sarah, Skills Future Supply Integration Lead, BAE Systems
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Episode 15 - What Team Tempest will deliver for the UK
In the first two episodes of this series, we explored the capability being developed by Team Tempest that will enable the UK, and particularly the Royal Air Force, to protect the country and meet potential threats.
In this episode we focus on the benefits that Team Tempest will deliver to the UK’s prosperity.
The UK government’s commitment to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by April 2027, with an ambition to increase to 3% in the next Parliament, as economic and fiscal conditions allow, will see the biggest sustained increase in defence spending since the Cold War.
Joining host Zevi Watmough to discuss how Team Tempest and the wider UK Defence sector are important contributors to the country’s future economic growth are:
Clive Higgins, ADS VP Defence (Leonardo UK Chair & CEO)
John Stocker, BAE Systems, Business Development Director, FCAS
Mark Tivey, Rolls Royce, Business Development Director, Future Programmes, Combat Air
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Episode 14 – Meeting UK operational needs
In a special edition of the Future Horizons podcast, we join forces with InsideAir, the official podcast of the Royal Air Force, to investigate just how FCAS will address the Royal Air Force’s capability gap and what the aviators and engineers of the future can expect from this 6th generation capability.
Dave Morris, Leonardo, Head of Campaigns for Future Combat Air, GCAP and Mark Tivey, Rolls Royce, Business Development Director, Future Programmes, Combat Air join Group Captain Bill who leads the Requirement and Concepting team for the UK MOD to explore how the capability being developed by Team Tempest will be used by the Royal Air Force to meet this century’s evolving operational requirements.
Our thanks to Squadron Leader Peter Lisney and everyone at Inside Air for inviting us to talk about FCAS, GCAP and the work of Team Tempest. The InsideAIR podcast is a behind the wire view of the RAF, its people, technology and operations. You can listen to all episodes on Apple Podcast, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.
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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.
Our 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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