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BAE Systems' UK Combat Air Demonstrator closes in on final assembly

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The first render for the demonstrator was unveiled in July 2025, with BAE Systems now aiming for the start of final assembly by the end of 2026 to prepare the aircraft for first flight by 2027.

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