Sierra Nevada Corporation withdraws from Navy jet training competition

3 reports, 2 independent Updated Wed 00:00

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What happened

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Sierra Nevada Corporation confirmed it is no longer participating in the U.S. Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) program. The company stated it could not responsibly bid the program under the current contract structure. This withdrawal potentially leaves the Textron/Leonardo team as the sole remaining competitor for the replacement of the T-45 Goshawk.

From theaviationist.com, newsroomamerica.com

Why it matters

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The withdrawal impacts the competition for a major U.S. Navy defense contract. The Navy has pushed back its award timeline for the new jet trainer. This changes the competitive landscape for the replacement of the T-45 Goshawk.

From theaviationist.com, newsroomamerica.com

Who's involved

Sierra Nevada CorporationWithdrew from the U.S. Navy's Undergraduate Jet Training System competition.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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Sierra Nevada Corporation might lose potential defense contract revenue due to the withdrawal from the competition.

How it developed

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Tue 00:00SNC withdrew from Navy training jet competition.1 source
- newsroomamerica.com
Tue 00:00The company was also involved in autonomous systems testing off San Diego.1 source
- newsroomamerica.com