UK Releases RFI for New Jet Trainer and Red Arrows Aircraft
The notice seeks industry details for a modernised training system that would give the Red Arrows a replacement fleet and support fifth- and sixth-generation air systems.
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UK launches search for new RAF trainer and Red Arrows jet
The UK Ministry of Defence has formally launched the procurement of a new advanced jet trainer for the Royal Air Force, publishing a request for information on August 7, 2026, covering both the service’s fast jet training fleet and the aircraft flown by the Red Arrows. The notice, listed under project code 700004994-RFI, gives interested suppliers until September 11, 2026, to submit company details, a point of contact and their area of interest.…
UK Releases RFI for New Jet Trainer and Red Arrows Aircraft
A request for information (RFI) has been released to gather industry responses ahead of the replacement of the Hawk T1 and Hawk T2 in Royal Air Force service. With the planned early retirement of the Hawk T2 and the 2030 sundown of the Red Arrows’ Hawk T1 confirmed in the recently released Defence Investment Plan (DIP), the race to select and procure a new Jet Training System (JTS) has begun in earnest. Ahead of the release of a full tender, t…
Project to replace Red Arrows Hawk jets officially kicks off
The Ministry of Defence has opened market engagement on a new Jet Training System that will deliver replacement aircraft for fast jet training and for the Red Arrows, ahead of the Hawk T1 leaving service in 2030, the department stated in a request for information. The programme, listed under project code 700004994-RFI, was announced in the Defence Investment Plan 2026. According to the notice, the investment will cover new jets for a modernised …
For at least two years, the Royal Air Force (RAF) has been pushing to replace its BAE Hawk T1/T2 training aircraft due to their insufficient availability. And the sooner the better. “We are not getting what we need from this aircraft today. We are only getting about half of what we should be getting from it…” This article, “The Royal Air Force has issued a request for information to replace its Hawk training aircraft,” first appeared on Military…
UK launches RAF advanced jet trainer procurement, with Boeing-Saab T-7A Red Hawk positioned for competition ahead of 2030 Hawk exit
Companies interested in joining the technical dialogue have until 11 September 2026 to submit documentation. The process formally starts the acquisition procedure and could lead to a relatively rapid order for new aircraft. The requirement covers advanced pilot training for future multirole combat aircraft. The selected platform is also expected to become the display aircraft for the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows. The Ministry o…
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