The TEMPEST project, a 6th generation fighter jet developed in collaboration between defense companies from the UK, Italy, and Japan, has sparked widespread debate among the British public. According to a report by Sky News, the UK is considering suspending the TEMPEST project in light of the potential for war with Russia within the next four years.
The primary reason behind this decision is said to be the prioritization of current aircraft and munitions. Experts argue that investing in current weapons shipments would be more logical.
Impossible to Complete the Project
Allegedly, British defense companies and experts claim that completing the TEMPEST project would be impossible in the event of a global war due to financial constraints.
Former Royal Air Force pilot Justin Bronk referenced the Russia-Ukraine War, stating, “We need to turn things around in Ukraine. At the same time, we need to get our own defense in order within the next 2-3 years. Investments need to be made in existing fighter jets and weapons,” Bronk explained. He added, “You have 2-3 years ahead of you, and you need to be ready by that point. Stop looking at large-scale procurement programs within this short period.”
British Minister Did Not Guarantee
UK Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard said, “It would be inappropriate for me to prejudge what could be in the defense review. We need to ensure that when we procure systems, particularly high-end systems, we do so in the most cost-effective way, and that this is done in collaboration with our partners.”
What Is the TEMPEST Project?
Companies from the UK, Japan, and Italy are working together under the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP), known as TEMPEST, to build a new fighter jet and other systems such as unmanned aerial vehicles. The project aims to deliver the first aircraft by 2035. The fast jet TEMPEST, which the UK plans to produce under GCAP, is a 6th generation aircraft project equipped with advanced weapons and radars, capable of flying at supersonic speeds greater than the F-35 fighter jet.
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