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Navy Trainer Competition Withdrawal

BOEING CO · 2026-11-04 · Importance 34 · Surprise 42

Third-party reporting said Boeing had withdrawn from the U.S. Navy's Undergraduate Jet Training System competition, which concerns 216 replacement aircraft for the T-45 Goshawk fleet. The competition has also seen withdrawals by other major aerospace companies, leaving Textron Aviation Defense and Leonardo as the remaining known established-manufacturer bidders. The Navy's final selection was delayed to mid-2027, and first deliveries were reported as not expected until 2032.

Key facts

• Boeing withdrew from the U.S. Navy's Undergraduate Jet Training System competition earlier in 2026. source