GCAP/Tempest concept & development extension

Agency

UK Ministry of Defence

Award ID

Ceiling value

£708M

Vehicle

Contract extension

Awarded

2026-07-22

Period of performance ends

• CompanyBAE SystemsBritish defense, security, and aerospace prime; UK industrial lead on GCAP (Tempest), builder of the Type 26/Hunter-class frigates and AMPV.

• ProgramGlobal Combat Air ProgrammeTrinational UK/Italy/Japan program to develop a sixth-generation stealth fighter, merging the UK/Italy Tempest program with Japan's F-X; industrial joint venture 'Edgewing'; Canada joined as observer nation in July 2026.

What is the GCAP/Tempest concept & development extension contract?

UK Ministry of Defence contract extension for BAE Systems to continue concept and development work on GCAP/Tempest sixth-generation combat air technologies, worth £708M.

Which agency awarded the GCAP/Tempest concept & development extension contract?

The GCAP/Tempest concept & development extension contract was awarded by UK Ministry of Defence under a Contract extension vehicle.

How much is the GCAP/Tempest concept & development extension contract worth?

The GCAP/Tempest concept & development extension contract has a value of £708M, awarded on 2026-07-22.

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