Tempest | Redefining Power & Propulsion

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The Future of Combat Air

Rolls-Royce is integral to the Team Tempest programme working closely with the Royal Air Force and our industry partners, BAE Systems, Leonardo and MBDA.

Team Tempest - Powering the Next Generation

Our ability to develop cutting-edge technologies to meet global power needs, teamed with our advanced power and propulsion systems means we will play a major part in the next-generation fighter jet strategy to ensure Team Tempest leads the world in the combat air sector.

Over the next eight years Rolls-Royce will continue our commitment to sustaining and developing key skills and attracting future talent that will form the backbone of not only Team Tempest, but also our wider defence capability.

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Propulsion

The propulsion design will be aerodynamically matched to the air platform, optimising overall performance, range and payload capability.

Accelerating Innovation through Digital

Electrification – Revolutionary Power for Combat Air

Net Zero for Future Combat Air Systems

Careers - Future Combat Air

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A glimpse into our future - discover the transformational power of Digital innovation

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Net Zero for Future Combat Air Systems

We’re focussed on innovating sustainable solutions for our Defence customers, and future programmes such as Tempest and the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). For us, sustainability means more than decarbonisation. Discover how we’re innovating for a sustainable future across global Defence markets and why we’re placing it at the heart of what we do.

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Tempest News

Rolls-Royce’s FutureWorks: Pioneering digital innovation in aerospace manufacturing

OUR STORIES

23 October 2024

GCAP takes strides at Farnborough Airshow 2024

OUR STORIES

15 August 2024

Manufacturing underway on UK’s crewed combat air demonstrator – the first of its kind in 40 years

OUR STORIES

6 August 2024

Showcasing the UK’s sovereign combat air capabilities

MAY 2024

FCAS launches sustainability strategy

FEBRUARY 2024

Rolls-Royce welcomes trilateral GCAP treaty

DECEMBER 2023

Software research accelerates future combat aircraft air power capability

NOVEMBER 2023

Future Horizons: The Tempest Podcast

October 2023

UK industry to play key role in new Global Combat Air Programme

DECEMBER 2022

Rolls-Royce to develop joint future fighter engine demonstrator with IHI

DECEMBER 2021

Multi-million pound Tempest funding set to advance the UK’s future Combat Air Capability

JULY 2021

New findings reveal Tempest is poised to drive productivity, innovation and skills development across the UK

May 2021

International industry collaboration on Future Combat Air capability takes a significant step forward

JULY 2020

Rolls-Royce develops world-first electrical technology for next-generation Tempest programme

JANUARY 2020

UK and Italian industry to partner on Tempest

SEPTEMBER 2019

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