Aircraft
Northrop Grumman Announces New Design for T-X Trainer
Northrop Grumman will propose a new design for the U.S. Air Force's T-X advanced jet trainer program instead of teaming with BAE Systems with its Hawk jet.
Both new and existing aircraft are proposed to replace the U.S. Air Force's T-38 Talon trainer, shown here. (Photo: Northrop Grumman)
Both new and existing aircraft are proposed to replace the U.S. Air Force's T-38 Talon trainer, shown here. (Photo: Northrop Grumman)

Northrop Grumman will propose a clean-sheet design for the U.S. Air Force’s T-X advanced trainer replacement program, departing from its partnership with BAE Systems to offer the latter’s Hawk jet trainer. It is building the “purpose-designed” aircraft with its wholly owned company, Scaled Composites.