BAE secures fresh funding from the MoD to develop new fighter jets

BAE Systems has secured funding from the Ministry of Defense to develop new fighter jets.

The £656 million will fund the Tempest, a stealth aircraft with supersonic capabilities that the British defense giant said will be one of the world’s “most advanced” jets.

BAE will work with partners including Rolls-Royce and the UK arm of French rocket maker MBDA and Italian aerospace company Leonardo to create the jet, which will enter service by 2035.

Blocks away: BAE Systems has secured £656 million from the Ministry of Defense to develop a new stealth aircraft with supersonic capabilities known as Tempest

Herman Claesen, BAE’s Head of Future Air Combat Systems, said: ‘This reflects the continued commitment of the UK Government and ensures that we can continue to develop this important program and essential technology pipeline that will continue to drive innovation in and beyond the combat air sector. for decades.’

Defense Secretary Ben Wallace added: “The funding will help combine the combined technologies and expertise we have with our international partners to deliver this world-leading fighter jet by 2035.”