Britain lacks obvious choice for new fast-jet trainer
10 June 2026
Featured in The Sentinel
UK Security
If you're looking seriously at secondary roles, like red air and light fighter stuff, plus the speed of delivery with the lowest technical risk, then Korea’s TA-50 is the standout... if what you're prioritizing is UK industrial benefits then the T-7 is probably the standout because of the BAE Systems partnership option... And if you're trying to chart a middle ground and also consolidate towards closer cooperation with Europe, then M-346 is probably the standout.”

