Boeing and Saab AB have signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to jointly develop and build a brand new advanced, cost-efficient T-X Family of Systems training solution for the impending competition to exchange the U.S. Air Force’s aging T-38 aircrew training system. The JDA, with Boeing because the prime contractor and Saab AB as primary partner, covers areas including design, development, production, support, sales and marketing.
“Teaming with Saab will collect our companies’ formidable technical expertise, global presence, and willingness to provide an adaptable and affordable advanced pilot training solution,” said Boeing Military Aircraft President Chris Chadwick. “Boeing and Saab form the muse for what’s going to be the strongest, most cost-effective industry team. Our comprehensive Family of Systems approach provides a brand new, purpose-built T-X aircraft supported by innovative training and logistics support to provide total-life-cycle cost benefits to the U.S. Air Force and taxpayers.”
“Saab is proud to sign up for with Boeing for the T-X competition, thus making a highly capable team to deliver unprecedented value to the client. We’re sure this is often easy methods to supply affordable first-class trainers to the U.S. Air Force,” said Saab President and CEO Håkan Buskhe. “We will put money into development of this completely new aircraft design over the arrival years. This cooperation with Boeing is a part of our strategic development and we confirm our long-term financial targets.”
Boeing and Saab wait for the approaching acquisition process, so they can result in the client awarding the contract. The U.S. Air Force T-X program will include aircraft and coaching to be able to prepare warfighters for the subsequent 40 years. The Air Force plans to interchange the T-38 with a brand new Advanced Pilot Training Family of Systems and about 350 aircraft, plus associated ground-based training systems and logistics and sustainment support.
The trainer solution from Boeing and Saab with other potential team members would be an entirely new designed aircraft, built to fulfill the desires of the Air Force.
Swedish defense and security company Saab serves the worldwide market with world-leading products, services and solutions starting from military defense to civil security. Saab has operations and employees on all continents and constantly develops, adopts and improves new technology to satisfy customers’ changing needs. Saab is a $4 billion business with approximately 14,000 employees in about 35 countries.
A unit of The Boeing Company, Boeing Defense, Space & Security is among the world’s largest defense, space and security businesses focusing on innovative and capabilities-driven customer solutions, and the world’s largest and most versatile manufacturer of military aircraft. Headquartered in St. Louis, Boeing Defense, Space & Security is a $33 billion business with 58,000 employees worldwide.
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