What Happened
Two Defense Giants Exit Undergraduate Jet Training System Competition
The US Navy has pushed back the deadline for companies to file proposals for its next-generation trainer, following the withdrawal of two major competitors, Boeing and Lockheed Martin, from the Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) competition. The move comes as the Navy seeks to move quickly on the program, which aims to replace its current training aircraft. The delay and competitor dropouts were first reported by Aviation Week.