Defense News reports, “The U.S. Air Force approved low-rate initial production of Boeing’s T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer, setting the stage for the long-awaited replacement of the service’s 60-year-old T-38 Talon. The April 23 decision authorizes a $219 million contract for the first 14 aircraft, along with spares, support equipment and training, the Air Force announced Monday. The service is targeting initial operational capability in 2027.”
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Boeing Eyes Global Growth for T-7A, Prioritizes U.S. Air Force Commitments
Aviation Week reports, “Boeing sees opportunities growing for its T-7A Red Hawk trainer internationally, but first things first: meeting the USAF’s timeline that has continued to slip. The company has delivered two T-7s to the U.S. Air Force’s first training base as part of a restructured program to get the aircraft in test.”
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