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UK opens competition to replace RAF Hawk trainers ahead of 2030 Red Arrows deadline

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The UK Ministry of Defence has begun procuring an advanced jet trainer to replace the Royal Air Force’s BAE Systems Hawk fleet. The successor is also expected to become the aircraft flown by the Red Arrows, creating a firm 2030 requirement for the program.

Discovered 2026-08-09T13:50:49.323430-07:00 | 2026-08-09T13:50:49.323430-07:00

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  • The competition will determine the RAF’s next-generation jet-training platform and the future aircraft used by the Red Arrows.
  • The 2030 deadline creates a defined schedule for procurement, industrial planning and transition from the existing BAE Systems Hawk fleet.

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