Keyword: Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP)
![These These images of Tempest studies do not represent an evolution, since several of them were undertaken in parallel. They do represent different emphases on elements of the requirement. The first to be seen was the ‘Pregnant Pelican’, as unveiled at Farnborough in 2018. The Concept Class Five aircraft was unveiled at Farnborough in 2022, while the Lambda-winged aircraft (the P189-17B) was first seen at DSEI Japan the following year. The so-called ‘Big Delta’ was revealed at Farnborough in 2024. [BAE Systems; Ministère des Armées/SITTA]of Tempest studies do not represent an evolution, since several of them were undertaken in parallel. They do represent different emphases on elements of the requirement. The first to be seen was the ‘Pregnant Pelican’, as unveiled at Farnborough in 2018. The Concept Class Five aircraft was unveiled at Farnborough in 2022, while the Lambda-winged aircraft (the P189-17B) was first seen at DSEI Japan the following year. The so-called ‘Big Delta’ was revealed at Farnborough in 2024. [BAE Systems; Ministère des Armées/SITTA]](https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/7D-RS171720_2620-LONDON-24-IMAGE-01-2-Kopie-324x160.jpg "The Combat Air Flying Demonstrator: Rehearsing and preparing for GCAP")
The Combat Air Flying Demonstrator: Rehearsing and...
BAE Systems has announced that its pioneering Combat Air Flying Demonstrator has reached a...
![The UK aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales (foreground) sails alongside the US carrier USS George Washington during Australia’s ‘Talisman Sabre’ exercise in July 2025. The two carrier strike groups (CSGs), plus Australian Navy assets, conducted CSG integration activities. [Crown copyright 2025]](https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/1-PWLS-GW-TSabre-CC-UK-MoD-25-Kopie-324x160.jpg "Strategic shift: UK CSG deployment demonstrates switch in UK strategic focus")
Strategic shift: UK CSG deployment demonstrates switch...
The UK’s deployment of its carrier strike group (CSG) on the CSG25 deployment has...
HQ for Global Combat Air Programme opened...
A flagship headquarters for the UK-Italian-Japanese Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) was opened in...
GCAP partners launch Edgewing joint venture to...
The international industry partners behind the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) – BAE Systems...
GCAP partners announce joint venture to deliver...
The three main companies behind the trinational Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) announced on...
FIA 2024: GCAP partners unveil new future...
In a dedicated space inside the BAE Systems exhibition area the three nations of...
Leonardo UK secures contract to maintain and...
Leonardo UK has been awarded a contract by the Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S)...
UK, Italy and Japan sign landmark treaty...
The United Kingdom, Italy and Japan signed an international treaty on 14 December 2023...
As Real as it Gets
Armed forces are looking at high-performance synthetic environments to accomplish more of their training...
Leonardo Delivers First ECRS Mk2 Radar to...
Leonardo has delivered the first prototype European Common Radar System Mk2 (ECRS Mk2), which...