Robert Attends Team Tempest Parliamentary Briefing

Tempest

Robert has attended a briefing session with representatives from Team Tempest (comprising BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, Leonardo and MBDA) to receive an update on the programme and the progress of the Combat Air Strategy.

Robert said: "Attended a really impressive and useful briefing with Team Tempest this afternoon. Great to see the collaborative approach being taken by government and industry to develop our next generation fighter and deliver the best capability for our front line."

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