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India.com
5 days ago
- India.com
Rs 2564896860000: This is the price of fighter jet which will heal itself in mid-air, name is…, developed by India's friend, not US, France, Japan, Germany, it is…
(Image: BAE Systems/PA Wire) New Delhi: In a war the air force plays a crucial role as it destroys the main defence and attack infrastructure of the enemy, making things easier for the ground forces. But it is also a fact that the fighter jets get hit. Now that the world is already having fifth generation fighter jets and moving towards sixth generation jets, how about an aircraft that didn't just avoid damage, but heal itself mid-air? What is Global Combat Air Programme? Here we will tell you about the Tempest fighter jet, the star of United Kingdom's Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) with Japan and Italy. Tempest is a stealth aircraft designed to feature self-healing skin. The self-healing skin is an innovative technology that could completely change the nature and style of aerial combat. What Is self-healing skin? As much as it sounds futuristic, self-healing skin is pricking the curiosity of many from the field of aviation. To put it in simple terms, self-healing skin 'is a next-gen smart material that enables aircraft to detect, contain, and repair minor damage while still in flight'. This self-healing technology works on the dynamics of biology and nanotechnology and it further includes microcapsules filled with repair agents, shape-memory polymers, and self-sensing fiber composites. For instance, if the wing gets scraped by a projectile or a panel cracks under stress, these materials react instantly, sealing the damage on their own, thus protecting the aircraft's stealth and aerodynamics. It also keeps it in mission mode without needing immediate maintenance. What are features of Tempest? It might sound absurd but the Tempest is being fabricated as a 'combat brain' in the sky with thousands of sensors embedded across the airframe that will feed real-time data to its on-board Artificial Intelligence system. This AI will act like a virtual co-pilot, guiding the pilot and but detecting structural damage while on the flight. If any damage is detected, Tempest's body can trigger repairs automatically using embedded smart materials that restore strength and stealth properties without any human intervention. The self-healing materials in Tempest are being developed by the UK's BAE Systems, alongside academic researchers and materials science labs across Europe. When is Tempest to be launched? The first flight of the sixth-generation fighter aircraft Tempest is expected before 2035. Right now it is under development in the United Kingdom for the Royal Air Force (RAF). It will replace the Eurofighter Typhoon. It is being developed as part of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme by a consortium known as Team Tempest, which includes the Ministry of Defence, BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, the UK subsidiary of Leonardo, and MBDA UK.
BBC News
5 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Tempest: HQ opens for next generation fighter jet project
The headquarters of a new international fighter jet project have opened in Global Combat Air Programme is a collaboration between the UK, Italy and Japan to develop a next generation aircraft, which is expected to be called Tempest by the RAF. The new facility, based in Green Park, was opened on Monday by minister for defence procurement Maria said the base would be a "centre of excellence, uniting top talent from our three governments and industries that pioneer advancements in future air technology". A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to mark the occasion, attended by Reading's mayor Alice Mpofu-Coles and Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, Yuan Yang."It's exciting for Reading. There are about 100 jobs for a start, which is not to be sniffed at," Ms Eagle added. The aircraft is expected to enter service by 2035, replacing the Eurofighter Typhoon and Japan's F-2 programme said the plane would be "powered by advanced data processing and AI", as well as possessing "enhanced stealth for improved survivability". The UK government said the programme already supported 3,500 UK jobs and 1,000 apprenticeships. It is thought it has spent about £2bn on it so far, with about £10bn likely to be needed until it is three nations have devised the project to make an aircraft that is less reliant on US the project was announced in 2022, BAE Systems were said to have a major role. Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement Co. Ltd and Italy's Leonardo are among the other companies involved. You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
BAE Systems Gains 26.9% in Past 3 Months: How to Play the Stock?
Shares of BAE Systems Plc BAESY have gained 26.9% in the past three months, outperforming the Zacks Aerospace – Defense Equipment industry's growth of 23.6% as well as the broader Zacks Aerospace sector's rise of 18.5%. It also outperformed the S&P 500's growth of 9.5%. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Other defense equipment stocks, such as Astronics Corporation ATRO and Curtiss-Wright Corporation CW, have also outperformed the industry in the past three months. Shares of ATRO have gained 36%, while shares of CW have gained 49.9%.With BAESY's robust performance on the bourses, some investors may consider buying this stock right away. However, before taking any decision, it is important to understand the reasons behind this robust performance. Does the company have what it takes to continue the momentum, or are there risks that may affect its future growth? The idea is to help investors make a more insightful decision. BAESY's robust performance on the bourses seems to have been influenced by its capacity expansion efforts and strategic in June 2025, BAESY opened a cutting-edge shipbuilding facility, the Janet Harvey Hall, at its shipyard in Glasgow. Spanning 170 meters in length and 80 meters in width, the facility is large enough to assemble two Type 26 frigates side-by-side and is equipped with two 100-tonne and two 20-tonne cranes. The opening marks a major leap forward in shipbuilding efficiency and reinforces BAESY's role as a prominent forerunner in naval innovation and the same month, BAE Systems opened a new submarine engineering hub in Coventry, marking a significant expansion of its defense operations. The state-of-the-art facility will focus on critical engineering work to support the UK's next-generation nuclear-powered attack submarines, known as the SSN-AUKUS BAESY, alongside Leonardo and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement Co. Ltd., launched a new joint venture company called Edgewing for the development and integration of the next-generation combat aircraft under its Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), which aims to deliver a cutting-edge fighter jet by 2035. These strategic moves must have boosted investors' confidence in this stock, which got duly reflected in the form of a share price hike. BAE Systems is well-positioned to benefit from several favorable contracts and strategic moves that support its long-term growth. In June 2025, the company secured an approximate $259.1 million (£204.6 million) funding from the UK Ministry of Defence to develop and integrate advanced radar systems into the latest Royal Air Force's Eurofighter Typhoon jets, strengthening its role in key defense the same month, BAE was awarded a $1.2 billion contract to design and build a next-generation missile warning and tracking satellite system for the U.S. Space Systems is also working closely with the U.S. Army to deliver significant upgrades to the battle-proven M109 Paladin platform, aligning with continued modernization to expand its footprint in space technology, the company has recently partnered with South Korea's Hanwha Systems to jointly develop advanced multi-sensor satellite initiatives should bolster BEASY's operational results, particularly its top and bottom-line performances in the long run. In line with this, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for BAESY's long-term (three-to-five-years) earnings growth rate is pegged at 13.4%.However, persistent global supply-chain pressures continue to pose a risk for aerospace-defense stocks like BAESY, ATRO and CW, which remain exposed to ongoing supply-chain disruptions due to factors such as labor and material shortages, as well as geopolitical tensions. In particular, developments in the U.S.-China relationship and the situation involving Taiwan can affect the global flow of essential raw materials and components. This, in turn, may affect production timelines and cost structures, potentially weighing on BAESY's operational efficiency in the near let's take a quick sneak peek at its near-term estimates to check what trend that reflects. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for BAESY's 2025 and 2026 revenues indicates a solid improvement of 62.6% and 7.4%, respectively, from the prior-year levels. The same for its earnings also indicate a double-digit year-over-year improvement. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Moreover, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for BAESY's 2025 and 2026 earnings per share has moved up considerably in the past 60 days, indicating analysts' increasing confidence in the stock's earnings-generating capabilities. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research BAESY stock is trading at a discount, with its forward 12-month Price/Earnings (P/E F12M) being 24.51X compared with its industry average of 49.32X. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Its industry peers, ATRO and CW, are also trading at a discount. ATRO is trading at a P/E F12M of 20.11X, while CW is trading at a P/E F12M of 37.46X. Investors interested in BAESY may consider buying this stock, considering its discounted valuation, upward revision in earnings estimates, strong performance at the bourses and long-term growth prospects associated with its strategic expansions and stock currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Astronics Corporation (ATRO) : Free Stock Analysis Report Bae Systems PLC (BAESY) : Free Stock Analysis Report Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
CNA
17-06-2025
- Business
- CNA
Leonardo CEO sees advantages in new entrants to GCAP fighter programme
PARIS :There are advantages of new entrants joining an Italian-British-Japanese next-generation fighter jet programme, but it's a decision for the governments involved, the head of Italian aerospace and defence group Leonardo said on Tuesday. Speaking at the Paris Airshow, Roberto Cingolani said more partners could help boost the technology of the Global Combat Air Programme. He also said that Saudi Arabia joining the programme - which has long been mooted - would open up a big market with great potential. Cingolani said he saw room for many partners in future, while reiterating that this would be a political decision. He added that the project's 2035 deadline was "serious and strict" and "we must make all efforts to meet it". "We are on schedule but it is a complex development," he added. Two sources close to the matter told Reuters last month that Japan had growing doubts that the project would meet the 2035 target, potentially forcing Tokyo to plug air defence gaps with new U.S. F-35 stealth planes or upgrades to aging jets. GCAP is an effort by Japan and its two European partners to build a next-generation fighter free from the operational restrictions that often come with purchases of U.S.-made military equipment. For example, buyers are often not allowed to do upgrades and maintenance without U.S. permission. The project is being led by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Japan, BAE Systems in Britain and Leonardo in Italy. France, Germany and Spain are working on a rival project, although one of its partners - Airbus - said in January it could see the two programmes combining, or at least designed to work together.
Reuters
17-06-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Leonardo CEO sees advantages in new entrants to GCAP fighter programme
PARIS, June 17 (Reuters) - There are advantages of new entrants joining an Italian-British-Japanese next-generation fighter jet programme, but it's a decision for the governments involved, the head of Italian aerospace and defence group Leonardo ( opens new tab said on Tuesday. Speaking at the Paris Airshow, Roberto Cingolani said more partners could help boost the technology of the Global Combat Air Programme. He also said that Saudi Arabia joining the programme - which has long been mooted - would open up a big market with great potential. Cingolani said he saw room for many partners in future, while reiterating that this would be a political decision. He added that the project's 2035 deadline was "serious and strict" and "we must make all efforts to meet it". "We are on schedule but it is a complex development," he added. Two sources close to the matter told Reuters last month that Japan had growing doubts that the project would meet the 2035 target, potentially forcing Tokyo to plug air defence gaps with new U.S. F-35 stealth planes or upgrades to aging jets. GCAP is an effort by Japan and its two European partners to build a next-generation fighter free from the operational restrictions that often come with purchases of U.S.-made military equipment. For example, buyers are often not allowed to do upgrades and maintenance without U.S. permission. The project is being led by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (7011.T), opens new tab in Japan, BAE Systems (BAES.L), opens new tab in Britain and Leonardo in Italy. France, Germany and Spain are working on a rival project, although one of its partners - Airbus ( opens new tab - said in January it could see the two programmes combining, or at least designed to work together.
