Britain lacks obvious choice for new fast-jet trainer
10 June 2026
Featured in The Sentinel
UK Defence
If you're looking seriously at secondary roles...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.”

