General · 24 May 2026
Britain’s Tempest fighter delays threaten 2035 goal
Defence planning could face further pressure if funding delays continue for Britain’s future combat aircraft effort. Reports said ministers were still weighing long-term support for the Global Combat Air Programme with Japan and Italy in May 2026. A temporary agreement covering development work runs until the end of June, while about 4,000 UK staff are already involved in the project today.
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