BAE Systems, Inc. and Northrop Grumman Partner to Pursue U.S. Air Force T-X Contract

BAE Systems, Inc. and Northrop Grumman Corporation today announced an exclusive strategic partnership to compete in the U.S. Air Force's "T-X" program for the replacement of the aging T-38 trainer with BAE Systems' Hawk Advanced Jet Training System (AJTS). BAE Systems, Inc. will prime this pursuit and Northrop Grumman will serve as the manufacturing partner for the new Hawk aircraft.