General · 24 May 2026
Britain’s Tempest fighter delays threaten 2035 goal
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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.
Reported by The Telegraph · How we write briefs