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Navy's Jet Trainer Search Pressed
The Navy is racing against time to find a new jet trainer, as every delayed month puts pilot production further behind schedule and increases the risk of its aging T-45 fleet failing. With Boeing and Lockheed Martin exiting the competition, the pressure is on to find a solution.
Boeing Exits Navy Trainer Jet Competition
Boeing has bowed out of the Navy's Undergraduate Jet Training System competition, citing that its T-7A Red Hawk, designed for the Air Force, doesn't meet the Navy's specific requirements. The company is focusing on delivering solutions that perfectly match its customers' needs.
Lockheed Martin Exits Navy Training Jet Competition
Lockheed Martin has bowed out of the Navy's Undergraduate Jet Training System competition, citing the required level of US content and other factors that made their offering not the best fit. The company remains committed to training work, but will not pursue this particular solicitation.