FARNBOROUGH, England, July 21 (Reuters) – BAE Systems, Boeing and Saab signed a deal to advance their partnership \u200cto offer Britain a new fast-jet pilot training \u200caircraft based on Boeing’s T-7 system, as it looks for a replacement \u200bfor the ageing Hawk fleet.<\/p>\n
The trio, which last November announced they would work together, said at the Farnborough Airshow on Tuesday they were committed to a new final assembly \u200cplant and other facilities \u2060in Britain.<\/p>\n
BAE CEO Charles Woodburn said the partnership was well-positioned to support Britain’s future training \u2060requirements.<\/p>\n
“Our offer represents a modern, integrated training solution which aligns with the ambition of the Defence Investment Plan, while strengthening \u200bthe UK’s \u200bsovereign industrial capability,” he \u200bsaid in a statement.<\/p>\n
Britain’s out-of-production \u200cHawk, part of which is recognisable through its Red Arrows display team, is due to be retired at the end of the decade, and BAE hopes a UK order could be followed by further orders from its global \u200ccustomers.<\/p>\n
The market for military training \u200baircraft is forecast to rise to $3.7 \u200bbillion by 2030 from $2.8 \u200bbillion, excluding spending on support and training \u200cservices, according to U.S.-based consultancy \u200bAeroDynamic Advisory.<\/p>\n
The T-7 \u200bsystem will incorporate flying with advanced simulation which can train pilots to fly the Typhoon, F-35s and future \u200baircraft such \u200cas GCAP.<\/p>\n
The partners are currently looking for a suitable \u200blocation for a final assembly plant.<\/p>\n
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