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Boeing Teases International Partner for T-7A Red Hawk
Boeing says an international partner for the T-7A Red Hawk is imminent.
Speaking at the Dubai Airshow on November 16, 2025, Boeing confirmed executives expect to reveal a new international partnership for the T-7A Red Hawk jet trainer within days. The company told attendees it is actively marketing the aircraft to several allied nations and is pushing ahead with global sales discussions.
The T-7A Red Hawk, developed for the US Air Force (USAF), has experienced program delays but remains on track toward initial fielding. Boeing noted the program is nearing delivery of its first production test vehicle to Randolph Air Force Base (Randolph AFB), Texas — a key step before wider operational deliveries.
T-7A Red Hawk: who Boeing is courting
At Dubai, Boeing singled out Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates as priority markets. Executives emphasized the trainer’s modern cockpit, sustainment model and growth potential for advanced training roles. While no partner was named on November 16, the timing and the company’s outreach suggest a strategic bid to broaden the trainer’s international footprint.
- Target markets Boeing is pushing for the T-7A Red Hawk: Canada, Japan, the UK, UAE.
- Program note: developed for the US Air Force; first production test vehicle headed to Randolph AFB, Texas.
- Public reveal: Boeing said a partnership announcement is expected in the days following the Dubai Airshow.
The global push comes as nations refresh their fast-jet training fleets and look for systems that align with fifth-generation fighter training needs. The T-7A’s digital design and open architecture are selling points Boeing highlights when talking to defense ministries and air force procurement offices.
For now, specifics on partner scope, industrial participation or timelines remain thin. Boeing’s statement at the November 16 Dubai Airshow sets a near-term expectation: an announcement is coming, and the company is banking on the T-7A Red Hawk to compete internationally as the program moves into production testing and early deliveries.
