• “We’re confident in the design of the aircraft that we have,” Air Force Program Executive Officer for Training Rodney Stevens told Breaking Defense. • “We’re ready to start proving that we can produce the aircraft at rate.”
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- The U.S. Air Force is poised to green‑light production of the T‑7A Red Hawk advanced trainer within days, according to Program Executive Officer for Training Rodney Stevens. In an interview with Breaking Defense, Stevens emphasized confidence in the aircraft’s design and the Air Force’s readiness to demonstrate its ability to produce the trainer at the required rate. The decision would move the T‑7 program from the approval phase into full production, potentially accelerating the delivery of new training aircraft to the U.S. Air Force’s flight schools. The announcement underscores the Air Force’s focus on modernizing its pilot training fleet.
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