New British-made turbojet engine goes from concept to flight in under seven months
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New British-made turbojet engine goes from concept to flight in under seven months

15 Sep 2026 · Originally published 15 Sep 2026 9/10 Original headline: New sovereign UK turbojet engine takes to the skies in under seven months
The Ministry of Defence and UK start-up Alloyed have developed a new family of digitally manufactured turbojet engines, with the first model reaching flight testing in less than seven months. By using digital design and manufacturing, the programme aims to establish a sovereign propulsion capability for future defence systems while creating over 100 skilled jobs in the UK.
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