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Northrop Grumman exits SNC-led team pursuing U.S. Navy jet trainer program

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Northrop Grumman is leaving the Sierra Nevada Corp.-led team competing for the U.S. Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System program. SNC said it will continue advancing its Freedom trainer offering, leaving the team to pursue the competition without Northrop’s participation.

Discovered 2026-09-14T09:50:52.071890-07:00 | 2026-09-14T09:50:52.071890-07:00

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  • Northrop Grumman’s withdrawal changes the competitive landscape for the U.S. Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System program.
  • SNC’s decision to continue with the Freedom trainer keeps its bid active despite the team’s revised industry composition.

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