UK evaluates T-7 to replace Hawk in new advanced training system (X @BAESystemsAir)
BAE Systems, Boeing, and Saab have joined forces to offer the T-7 jet as a replacement for the Hawk in the Royal Air Force, presenting a UK-assembled version as part of a new integrated training system.
The proposal aligns with the 2025 Defense Strategic Review guidelines and seeks to position the consortium for future international opportunities.
The plan includes the creation of a British production line led by BAE Systems and a training architecture combining real and virtual environments, based on the T-7’s modular systems. According to the companies, this approach would expand the national supply chain, generate skilled jobs, and enhance pilot readiness for modern fighter jets.
The partnership claims that the T-7A Red Hawk, already selected by the U.S. Air Force, represents an advanced solution due to its digital design and multi-domain integrated training. For Boeing and Saab, collaboration with BAE Systems offers the UK a suitable successor to the Hawk, capable of meeting pilot needs for the coming decades.
Source: UK Defence Journal | Photo: X @BAESystemsAir | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
We are collaborating with @BoeingDefense and @Saab on a next generation pilot training system based on the T-7 trainer aircraft.
Initially this work will focus on responding to the UK @RoyalAirForce’s requirement for a future trainer aircraft.https://t.co/LKAYDe8OcB pic.twitter.com/dbJ6dzqoCP
— BAE Systems Air (@BAESystemsAir) November 18, 2025
