US Navy Jet Trainer Competition Down to Two Final Contenders Written 16 June 2026

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US Navy Jet Trainer Competition Down to Two Final Contenders

A T-45 twin-seat, single-engine jet trainer. | Credit: LTJG John A. Ivancic, U.S. Navy; Wikipedia; Public Domain

Aviation News reports, “The US Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) competition has officially narrowed to just two remaining aerospace competitors following high-profile industry withdrawals. This high-stakes defense acquisition program will ultimately deliver the next-generation aircraft platform required to train future Navy and Marine Corps aviators.”
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