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UK commits £360m to replace Red Arrows' ageing Hawk jets with new RAF aircraft

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Anders Anglesey

6d ago· 3 min readenNews
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Summary

The UK's Ministry of Defence has committed £360 million to replace the Red Arrows' ageing Hawk aircraft with new RAF jets as part of a broader defence investment plan. The upgrade is part of the British Jet Trainer system and aims to ensure the Red Arrows — a national and cultural symbol of Great Britain — continue to inspire future generations.

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bskyUK commits £360m to replace Red Arrows' ageing Hawk jets with new RAF aircraftmirror.co.uk

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Hundreds of millions was committed to the upgrade that is designed to let the Red Arrows retire the Hawk as part of the British Jet Trainer system.
The system is part of the Ministry of Defence's defence investment plan, which it said would result in 'inspiring young generations for decades t
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The UK's new defence investment plan has pledged to replace the ageing Hawk aircrafts, giving a boost to the Red Arrows - a national and cultural symbol of Great Britain

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