SNC Exit Leaves Textron as Sole Confirmed UJTS Offeror; Navy Decision Slips to FY2027
Sierra Nevada Corporation has withdrawn from the Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System competition, leaving Textron Aviation Defense’s M-346N as the only confirmed major offer. The Navy now expects a selection in the fourth quarter of FY2027, extending the T-45 replacement timeline while leaving open the possibility of a reopened competition or another offer.