Military · Friday, 17 July 2026
Full-rate production on T-7A slips to 2029
Boeing's T-7A Red Hawk trainer program faces further delays, with full-rate production now pushed to 2029 due to sustainment and spare parts issues.
TL;DR
A GAO report indicates that developmental testing is hindered by aircraft availability, forcing the USAF to rely on limited test data for current low-rate production decisions. The delay complicates the USAF's plan to replace its aging T-38C fleet and highlights ongoing challenges in the T-7A's development and sustainment pipeline.
FlightGlobal17 Jul, 08:36 BST
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