BAE Systems
Leonardo
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Operational Capability
Programme Overview
The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), formerly known as Tempest, is a collaborative sixth-generation fighter development between the United Kingdom, Italy, and Japan. The programme represents one of the most ambitious international defence collaborations in history.
GCAP aims to deliver operational capability by 2035, replacing the Eurofighter Typhoon in UK and Italian service, and the F-2 in Japan Air Self-Defense Force service.
Programme Partners
- BAE Systems (United Kingdom) - Programme Lead
- Leonardo (Italy) - Airframe & Systems
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Japan) - Airframe & Integration
- Rolls-Royce - Propulsion Systems
- MBDA - Weapons Integration
Key Requirements
6th Generation fighter capability requirements driving technology development
Stealth Capability
Advanced low-observable design with all-aspect signature reduction across radar, infrared, and acoustic spectrums.
Sensor Fusion
Advanced multi-spectral sensor integration providing unparalleled situational awareness and target identification.
Autonomous Systems
Manned-unmanned teaming capability with AI-enabled loyal wingman integration and mission autonomy.
Next-Gen EW Suite
Advanced electronic warfare capabilities with cognitive EW and next-generation radar systems.
Belvyon Contribution
VELON-G™ metamaterial canopy technology for GCAP/Tempest
VELON-G™
Graphene-ITO Metamaterial Canopy
Belvyon's VELON-G™ metamaterial canopy technology addresses the critical GCAP requirement for electromagnetic signature management while maintaining the optical transparency essential for pilot situational awareness.
The only transparent product in the Belvyon portfolio, VELON-G™ is a volumetric metamaterial canopy combining graphene nanoplatelets with ITO in a nanocomposite architecture validated in space environments.
View VELON-G™ DetailsKey Specifications
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-13.3 dB
W-Band Attenuation (94.48 GHz) -
92.5%
Optical Transparency -
ISS
JAXA-Kibo Validated (ID 8071) -
ITAR-Free
UK Origin
Belvyon Value Proposition
Why VELON-G™ is the optimal solution for GCAP/Tempest canopy requirements
Signature Reduction
-13.3 dB W-band attenuation at 94.48 GHz reduces cockpit contribution to overall aircraft radar cross-section, critical for 6th generation stealth requirements.
Maintained Transparency
92.5% optical transparency preserves pilot situational awareness and full compatibility with HUD/HMD systems essential for combat operations.
ITAR-Free UK Origin
UK-developed technology enables direct supply to all three GCAP partner nations without US export control restrictions.
Proven Maturity
ISS/JAXA-Kibo validated technology (Experiment ID 8071) demonstrates performance in the most extreme operational environments.
Trilateral Compatibility
Single source supply compatible with UK, Italian, and Japanese regulatory frameworks, simplifying programme logistics.
Scalable Production
Manufacturing capability designed for programme-scale production volumes supporting GCAP fleet requirements.
Interested in GCAP/Tempest Technology Solutions?
Contact our technical team to discuss how Belvyon's VELON-G™ metamaterial canopy can support your GCAP/Tempest programme requirements.
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