Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 64588

Hawk Aircraft: Red Arrows

Tabled: 2 July 2025
Answered: 10 July 2025

Question

Steve Darling

Liberal DemocratTorbay

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

Answer

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 establis...

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