Ministry of Defence awards £708m contract to accelerate UK combat air manufacturing
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Ministry of Defence awards £708m contract to accelerate UK combat air manufacturing

23 Jul 2026 · Originally published 23 Jul 2026 8/10 Original headline: MoD commits £708m to accelerate UK combat air manufacturing and digital engineering
The government has extended its contract with BAE Systems to advance the development of next-generation combat air technologies, including artificial intelligence and digital engineering. This investment supports the Future Combat Air System programme and sustains a supply chain where 90% of jobs are based outside of London and the south-east.
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