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TT Electronics Awarded BAE Systems Team Tempest Contract

Harnessing TT's extensive engineering expertise, the company will develop electrical power solutions in support of the next-gen combat air platform By Joseph Macey / 14 Jul 2023

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TT Electronics Awarded Team Tempest Contract from BAE Systems
Tempest concept model. Credit: Ministry of Defence (MoD).
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TT Electronics has been awarded a contract from BAE Systems supporting feasibility studies relating to technology development on the Tempest program.

Harnessing its extensive engineering expertise, TT Electronics will develop electrical power solutions in support of the next-generation combat air platform.

Team Tempest is composed of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) and industry partners BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, Leonardo UK, and MBDA, which are all working together to deliver world firsts in advanced technical capabilities.

“We are proud to support Team Tempest. Our working relationship with BAE Systems is truly collaborative and this win provides an excellent opportunity to strengthen the relationship we have built on for so many years,” said Matt Yeates, VP/GM, TT Electronics.

According to TT Electronics, the award continues a longstanding business relationship with BAE Systems, with the most recent collaboration being on the Tempest program for a DC-DC Converter used within the Flight Control System (FCS) that delivers power conversion functionality to a number of elements within the FCS.

Posted by Joseph Macey Joseph Macey is a Content Specialist at Defense Advancement, where he has focused on emerging defense technologies since joining in 2022. His expertise spans tactical UAS, rugged computing, and Satellite Communication Systems. After graduating in Journalism from Falmouth University, Joseph began his career in 2019 as a local reporter. His journalism background enhances both his reporting and interview skills, enabling him to provide insightful, authoritative analysis of the latest trends shaping the defense industry. Connect
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