The U.S. Navy has released the final Request for Proposals for the Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS), formally launching a competition to replace the aging, maintenance‑challenged T‑45 Goshawk. The milestone comes six years after initial industry outreach and follows years of delays and readiness concerns.
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The Navy has issued a final RFP for the Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS), formally starting acquisition to replace the aging, maintenance‑challenged T‑45 Goshawk after years of delays.
The procurement moves the program from concept to vendor selection, setting the timeline and requirements that will define OEM and supplier roles for the next generation of carrier‑qualified jet trainers.
This decision intersects with broader training and fleet modernization efforts; see background on private adversary training providers (source:1654018d-d18f-4ec0-9f60-3172946cc32a) and recent Navy fighter modernization funding (source:9fa1dfbd-deb3-47ba-8eee-0b479753e3b0).
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