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Hawk Aircraft: Red Arrows

Asked by Steve DarlingLiberal DemocratMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 10 July 2025UIN 64588

The question

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

Answered by Maria Eagle

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 established to deliver that capability.

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