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[BAE Systems Air @BAESystemsAir]

FCAS isn't just a single aircraft - watch the video to understand what it involves, and why it matters for the future of air power👇

Discover more about FCAS here 🔗 https://t.co/FnbjH9WQ33

[BAE Systems Air @BAESystemsAir]

Every day and every night, @eurofighter Typhoon stands watch over

From Quick Reaction Alert in the UK to NATO air policing missions across Europe, Typhoon is more than a fighter jet. It is the backbone of the UK's commitment to our allies and a deterrent to those who would threaten our security.

Here @RoyalAirForce pilot Ben explain exactly why it's the perfect aircraft for the job.

Find out more: https://t.co/f99tjmzEdd

[Team Tempest @TeamTempestUK]

A huge thank you to everyone who visited the #TeamTempestUK trailer at the @RoyalAirForce National Air and Space Camp! 🚀

We loved seeing RAF @aircadets instruct their own robot tasks, play the ‘Operation’ board game reimagined for Tempest, and test your skills in the reaction time game! ✈️

It was also a great chance to learn about the Future Combat Air System (#FCAS) and discover more about the skills needed to shape the future of the UK’s aerospace. 🛰️

#GenerationTempest

[BAE Systems Air @BAESystemsAir]

The UK's Flying Combat Air Demonstrator is taking shape ✈️

At Farnborough International Air Show, we talked through that progress - watch the video to see where we are and what comes next 👇

Keep up to date with the programme here 🔗 https://t.co/ua5GRLsRuf

[BAE Systems Air @BAESystemsAir]

Brontanax, the UK's first uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft represents a significant step forward in how we think about air power.

What makes it significant is not just the aircraft itself, but what it enables. Operating alongside crewed platforms like @eurofighter Typhoon, Brontanax extends combat reach and mass—bringing electronic warfare and precision strike capabilities into the mix while keeping pilots out of harm's way.

It forms part of our broader commitment to delivering the right capability at the right cost.

The nature of air power is changing.

Brontanax is part of how we're responding to that.

https://t.co/827Yflj44R

#Brontanax #Typhoon #CombatAir #UKDefence #CrewedUncrewedTeaming

[BAE Systems Air @BAESystemsAir]

The T-150 Uncrewed Air Systems takes on routine logistics work previously done by crewed aircraft—at a fraction of the cost. That frees up helicopters for missions where they're needed the most.

Matching the right capability to the task - transforming operations with the T-150.

Watch the video for more.

#UAS #Defence #Innovation

[BAE Systems Air @BAESystemsAir]

Tempest is more than a future combat aircraft. It's driving real economic growth right now—creating high-skilled jobs, strengthening regional industries and securing long-term prosperity in communities across the UK.

Read the full picture of Tempest's UK impact today 👇

https://t.co/z3bxBIYg2o

[BAE Systems Air @BAESystemsAir]

One platform. Endless possibilities.

The Malloy T150 isn't built for one role—it's built for many. From the battlefield to the city centre, it carries what matters, where it's needed most.

What sets it apart is the breadth of what it can do—and the reliability with which it does it.

Watch the video to find out more.

#BAESystems #UncrewedAirSystems #DefenceTechnology #DualUse

[BAE Systems Air @BAESystemsAir]

From the first flight of the UK’s last combat air technology demonstrator, the EAP, forty years ago, Typhoon was built to constantly evolve.

Today its electronic warfare capabilities are constantly evolving, enabling pilots to detect, identify and counter emerging threats at speed.

Together with our @eurofighter Typhoon partners Leonardo, we are developing a next generation radar to ensure @RoyalAirForce pilots are protected in the future battlespace.

Learn how we’re electrifying Typhoon: https://t.co/dfAVjcbHHD

[BAE Systems Air @BAESystemsAir]

FCAS is an integrated future combat air system, with a next-generation stealth fighter jet at its core - operating as the central node controlling the air, through a connected network of systems and uncrewed assets and providing information superiority across land, sea, air and space.

The wider integrated system will enable the principles of crewed–uncrewed teaming, software-driven capability, and seamless multi-domain integration, through real-time data sharing across all domains.

This means that FCAS is far more than just a new fighter jet. It is a next-generation integrated combat air system delivering a vital step-change in capability as a highly credible deterrent capability, enabling freedom of action and sovereignty.

Understand more about the UK's Future Combat Air Systems here 🔗 https://t.co/OvA9vwCte6

[BAE Systems Air @BAESystemsAir]

📽️The people behind the Demonstrator explain what it means, and why it matters.

This is the country's first crewed combat air flying demonstrator in four decades.

A once-in-a-generation national endeavour, and a real test of what British industry can deliver, together.

Proving advanced technologies before they reach the front line, at the same time as developing the national skills that Britain needs for the future of combat air.

Watch the full video now 👇
https://t.co/KffICoOETK

[BAE Systems Air @BAESystemsAir]

We have signed an MoU with @TUALCOM to collaborate on technologies that will enable the next generation of autonomous air capabilities to thrive in the modern battlespace.

Read the full announcement 👉https://t.co/V0SR4EYL7C

[BAE Systems Air @BAESystemsAir]

This is the UK's first crewed combat air demonstrator in more than 40 years ✈️

Designed, built and prepared to fly in Britain, it's helping us grow the skills that keep the UK at the forefront of combat aircraft design, production, testing and certification.

Those skills and expertise will carry forward into the next-generation combat aircraft being delivered through the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).

Find out more about this pioneering programme 👇
https://t.co/b5amvhC3wI

[BAE Systems Air @BAESystemsAir]

Built in Lancashire, flown in to history

Forty years ago was an important time for aviation history and for our teams in Lancashire, the UK’s last combat air technology demonstrator made its first flight.

The @The_Gazette remembers the day the EAP took to the skies and looks at how our engineers are doing it again. https://t.co/Y8nzbeH9jy

[BAE Systems Air @BAESystemsAir]

A quick guide to the T-150 from Malloy Aeronautics CEO.

Find out more: https://t.co/ZuMWladQwl

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Catch up on the latest FCAS news 👉 We've secured a £708m contract extension to advance UK next-generation combat air capability. Read the full story 🔗 https://t.co/s2Au3knfOd

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ICYMI: around half of the Combat Air Demonstrator's main structure is in final assembly - the first crewed combat aircraft built in the UK in 40 years.

Read the full story: https://t.co/XzUfHNnbsA

[BAE Systems Air @BAESystemsAir]

🚀Have you caught the @TyphoonDisplay at any of his 2026 displays? They will be at the Blackpool Air Show this weekend - keep your eyes on the skies.

We were delighted to welcome Flt Lt Tom Nation, aka Dragon, to meet some of our people who help put together this amazing aircraft. 🐉

Find out more about the jet behind the display here: https://t.co/xwdwleL5Sn

@visitBlackpool @RoyalAirForce @RAFTyphoonTeam

[BAE Systems Air @BAESystemsAir]

From one flying bike to uncrewed systems trusted by military operators worldwide. Malloy Aeronautics have brought together the imagination and the innovation to deliver.

From hoverbike to heavy lift, learn more in this video.

Find out more about our heavy lift capabilities here: https://t.co/GxLKxfgiRZ

#FalconWorks #Innovation

[BAE Systems Air @BAESystemsAir]

This time last week, aviation history was made at the Farnborough Airshow.

British engineers.

British industry.

Britain's first uncrewed autonomous Collaborative Combat Aircraft.

Brontanax: https://t.co/bOv7BCPO3z

#CombatAir #DefenceInnovation #Brontanax