Asked about concerns the Tempest programme could be scaled back, a BAE spokesman said: “Tempest and the Global Combat Air Programme will preserve critical sovereign combat air capability and ...

BAE Systems has been awarded £656m for the development of the new Tempest fighter jet. The funding will both protect and create hundreds of jobs at the defence giant's Lancashire factories.

BAE Systems has announced plans to recruit 1,000 engineers to help develop the new Tempest fighter jet. The majority of the roles will be based in Samlesbury and Warton in Lancashire, while others ...