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U.S. Navy Launches Competition for T-45's Replacement with Final RFP

The U.S. Navy has released the final Request for Proposals for the Undergraduate Jet Training System which will replace the T-45 Goshawk, confirming an accelerated schedule with a focus on costs. The ...
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What Aircraft Could Replace The Navy's T-45 Goshawk Jet Trainer?

The T-45 Goshawk jet trainer has helped to train generations of Naval pilots since 1991, when the T-45A version first entered service. Over the years, the tandem-seated jet has been used in advanced ...
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Navy Issues RFP For T-45 Trainer Aircraft Replacement

The Navy issued its final Request for Proposals (RFP) on March 26 for its Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) that aims ...
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SNC’s Freedom Trainer Enters U.S. Navy Competition to Replace T-45

Sierra Nevada Corporation unveils its clean-sheet Freedom Trainer for the Navy’s UJTS, emphasizing carrier training, cost efficiency, and digital design. Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has formally ...
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U.S. Navy Wants 216 New Trainers to Replace T-45 as RFP Slips to 2026

A new update to the Undergraduate Jet Training System’s RFI mentions the requirement for a 216-aircraft fleet, blaming the government shutdown for the RFP’s delay. The U.S. Navy has set a requirement ...