Northrop Grumman and BAE Systems bow out of T-X
The $16 billion T-X programme to replace the US Air Force’s aging T-38 Talon (see picture) supersonic training aircraft has just taken another twist with the announcement from Northrop Grumman and BAE Systems that they will not be submitting a bid for the 350 aircraft requirement.
In a brief written statement, Northrop Grumman said that the company ‘and its principal teammate BAE Systems have carefully examined the US Air Force’s T-X Trainer requirements and acquisition strategy as stated in the final request for proposals issued on December 30, 2016'.
‘The companies have decided not to submit a proposal for the
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