ASELSAN:
Lockheed Martin:
Rheinmetall:
BAE Systems:
Thales:
Leonardo:
Saab:
Kongsberg Gruppen:
Indra Sistemas:
Mitsubishi Heavy Ind.:
Hanwha Aerospace:
AVIC Shenyang Aircraft:
Hindustan Aeronautics:
KEY INTELLIGENCE TAKEAWAYS & SUMMARY
- SNC withdrew due to contract terms being unsuitable for the UJTS program.
- The M-346N, being the sole competitor, will contribute to the Navy's future critical training aircraft program.
- The Navy will close the UJTS program by the end of 2027 and sign the contract.
- A new training aircraft program is being developed to replace T-45 Goshawk aircraft.
SNC Exited, M-346N Aircraft to Operate with a Single Crew Member
Technical Capacity and Local Balances
With SNC's withdrawal, Textron Aviation Defense, the only major competitor remaining in the UJTS program, has stated it is prepared to contribute to the Navy's critical training aircraft program by offering the M-346N aircraft. The M-346N is designed as an aircraft that will compete with SNC's Freedom aircraft design. Textron's statement in an e-mail emphasized that it is ready to provide the training aircraft the Navy needs for its future through "Preparation and Support".
Program Timeline and Operational Context
Conclusion and Future Perspective
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