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Hawk Aircraft: Red Arrows

Commons · Question 64588 · Tabled 2 Jul 2025 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 10 Jul 2025

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Asked by Steve Darling

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has to replace the Hawk T1 fleet used by the Red Arrows.

Answer

Answered by Maria Eagle, 10 Jul 2025

The Strategic Defence Review recommended that the Hawk T1 and T2 be replaced with a cost-effective advanced jet trainer. The future platform of the Royal Air Force aerobatic team is being considered at the same time, and a programme team is being establis...

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