The planning for the future of the Royal Air Force involves supporting ongoing British military operations and the introduction of new aircraft types including unmanned aerial vehicles and the BAE Systems Tempest sixth-generation fighter in the 2030s.

The BAE Systems Tempest is a proposed sixth-generation fighter aircraft that is under development in the United Kingdom for the Royal Air Force (RAF). The aircraft is intended to enter service from 2035, gradually replacing the Eurofighter Typhoon.

Feb 5, 2025 · Team Tempest is delivering world firsts in advanced technical capabilities. The Tempest aircraft will deploy new, game-changing technology and is set to join the RAF fleet from 2035, replacing the capability provided by Typhoon. Explore Tempest 3D model.

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Intelligence gathered by drones or UAVs can be paired with precision fire in a way that threatens the future of tanks and armoured vehicles, experts say. To keep pace with a redefined battlefield, 16 Protector drones will replace nine Reaper aircraft by 2024.

Jul 22, 2024 · Britain, Italy and Japan have shown off a new model of their next-generation combat aircraft, known to the RAF as the Tempest. The model was unveiled at the Farnborough International Airshow, and featured an evolved design with a wingspan larger than previous concept models to improve its aerodynamics.

Jan 25, 2021 · The Chief of the Air Staff has predicted what the next 20 years could look like for the Royal Air Force. Addressing the Royal United Services Institute in the 2020 Trenchard Memorial Lecture, Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston outlined the significance of space, unmanned aircraft and climate change, among other areas and concepts.

Mar 31, 2021 · General Sir Nick Carter said that by 2030 a Royal Air Force (RAF) tactical formation could be made of up two Typhoon Fighter Jets, ten Mosquito uncrewed fighter aircraft and 100 Alvino swarming uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs).

1 day ago · The technology is in the works to support future unmanned platforms, such as drones or “remote carriers,” that will be a part of Europe’s Future Combat Air System (FCAS). ... Top 10 Active UK Royal Air Force Aircraft With The Longest Range The UK's Royal Air Force operates some aircraft with impressive ranges as it is designed to operate ...

Jul 22, 2024 · The UK’s future flagship jet – known as Tempest – is set to be a sixth-generation stealth aircraft, equipped with advanced weapons and radars, with the ability to fly at supersonic speeds in ...