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Tempest is the next-generation combat air system, operating at the cutting edge of technological innovation and securing the UK’s position as a global leader in combat air. This limited series introduces the Team Tempest partners (UK MOD, BAE Systems, Leonardo, Rolls Royce and MBDA) and explores the capability, economic impact and skills advancement being offered as part of this exciting new programme. Expect to hear from a range of interesting guests, including Team Tempest members, Defence Analysts and the next generation of engineers.
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Thursday Jul 14, 2022
Thursday Jul 14, 2022
In this summer 2022 air show special, Future Horizons podcast host, Zevi Watmough speaks with UK MOD Director Future Combat Air, Richard Berthon.
In this one-off special, Richard looks back on achievements of Team Tempest since the programme was announced four years ago at Farnborough International Air Show in 2018.
Richard goes on to discuss the importance of ensuring that the UK and its international partners remain at the forefront of combat air capability and how together they are working at pace to deliver a technologically advanced system.
He goes on to discuss the excitement he feels about the opportunities that the tempest programme offers the next generation (Generation Tempest) of engineers and technologists, across the UK and how a diversity of talent will be so important to the future success of the programme.
Finally, without providing any spoilers, Richard outlines the type of news that visitors to Farnborough International Air Show can look forward to.
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