A STORM BREWING

The UK has been setting out its future combat air power plans with a series of announcements and statements of intent, but does the reality match the ambition?

SPECIAL REPORT

UK COMBAT AIR STRATEGY

With the curtain retracted the Tempest mockup is proudly displayed at Farnborough. BAE Systems

THE ROYAL AIR Force’s centenary celebrations and an air chiefs conference as well as the huge Royal International Air Tattoo and Farnborough International Air Show events served as the ideal stage for the UK to set out forthcoming and future plans when it comes to combat air power.

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