RAF opens competition to replace Hawk trainer as Red Arrows face 2030 deadline

RAF Moves Toward New Jet Trainer Competition, Opening Another Door for Leonardo’s M-346

The Royal Air Force is moving closer to a competition for a new advanced jet trainer to replace its ageing Hawk fleet, potentially opening another major opportunity for Leonardo’s M-346 Master. With the Hawk replacement becoming increasingly urgent, the Italian trainer enters the British contest with a growing international user base, fresh orders from Canada and Indonesia, and an existing training relationship with the RAF. The RAF’s requiremen…

RAF opens competition to replace Hawk trainer as Red Arrows face 2030 deadline

UK begins market consultation for a new advanced jet trainer after years of delays and the collapse of domestic contender Aeralis