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Re Hürjet, possible future interest of Japan to replace their aging T-4s. Looks like TAI also offered Hürkuş back in 2024. Japan had selected the T-6 Texan instead.
"...In fact, TAI also has its sights set on Japan. I asked a TUSAŞ representative whether they intended to propose the T-4 trainer as a successor to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, and they replied, "We haven't made a decision yet, but we have a strong interest."
About 10 years ago, they probably asked that as a polite formality, knowing that I was Japanese. However, in 2024, TAI proposed a training system centered on their turboprop trainer "Hürks" for the competition to select the T-7 primary trainer aircraft for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.
Furthermore, on May 6, 2026, Japan and Turkey exchanged a document confirming their commitment to accelerating cooperation in the field of defense equipment between the two countries, thus strengthening defense cooperation between Japan and Turkey compared to 2024.
I've heard that TAI was perplexed by Japan's unique defense equipment procurement situation during the competition for the successor to the T-7 trainer aircraft. However, if they propose the Hulje (SAETA II) this time, it's expected that they'll have the strong support of Airbus. Perhaps the Hulje (SAETA II) could become a dark horse for the T-4 successor..."
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A dark horse to succeed the JASDF T-4? What is this "supersonic" trainer aircraft that could break the South Korean dominance? Manufacturers "have a strong interest in Japan," and Airbus is also cooperating.
"...In fact, TAI also has its sights set on Japan. I asked a TUSAŞ representative whether they intended to propose the T-4 trainer as a successor to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, and they replied, "We haven't made a decision yet, but we have a strong interest."
About 10 years ago, they probably asked that as a polite formality, knowing that I was Japanese. However, in 2024, TAI proposed a training system centered on their turboprop trainer "Hürks" for the competition to select the T-7 primary trainer aircraft for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.
Furthermore, on May 6, 2026, Japan and Turkey exchanged a document confirming their commitment to accelerating cooperation in the field of defense equipment between the two countries, thus strengthening defense cooperation between Japan and Turkey compared to 2024.
I've heard that TAI was perplexed by Japan's unique defense equipment procurement situation during the competition for the successor to the T-7 trainer aircraft. However, if they propose the Hulje (SAETA II) this time, it's expected that they'll have the strong support of Airbus. Perhaps the Hulje (SAETA II) could become a dark horse for the T-4 successor..."
空自T-4後継のダークホース？ 韓国製の独壇場を崩す“超音速”練習機とは？ メーカー「日本に強い関心」エアバスも協力（1/2 ページ） | 乗りものニュース
トルコの航空機メーカーが開発中の超音速練習/軽戦闘機「ヒュルジェ」。2026年4月に開催された防衛総合イベントで実大模型が展示されましたが、実は日本の航空自衛隊の次期練習機候補としても関心が持たれています。（1/2 ページ）
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Unlikely they will buy T7 no matter what
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Nope, most probably just a flyby. This is not even Hürjet's first formation flight with Stars. First was in 2024.
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UK Launches Jet Trainer Tender
"The UK Defense Ministry issued a request for information (RFI) to industry on Aug. 8 for the Jet Training System (JTS), launching market engagement for the program...JTS aims to replace the Hawk T1s flown by the Red Arrows aerobatic team and the more modern Hawk T2s currently used for advanced jet training...
The program calls for a “significant UK workshare” in the procurement. The UK Defense Investment Plan set aside funding worth £360 million ($485 million) over the next four years to kick-start the program, with Minister for Defense Procurement Luke Pollard suggesting in July the program could be enabled by funding from the private sector...
Some airframers have already declared interest in the program. BAE Systems is proposing the Boeing/Saab T-7 Red Hawk platform. Leonardo plans to offer the Blk. 20 model M-346, but does not yet have a UK partner for the program...
Formal requirements and numbers of aircraft for the program are yet to be revealed...
Submissions for the RFI are expected by Sept. 11."
UK Launches Jet Trainer Tender | Aviation Week
The UK has launched a long-awaited tender to replace the BAE Systems Hawks jet trainers used for advanced training and by the Red Arrows aerobatic team.
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It's unclear if Airbus will have a joint bid with TAI to offer Hürjet. BAE already teamed with Boeing/Saab to offer T-7 and Leonardo do have few relationships with UK companies they can use to offer M346. Sadly chances for Hürjet winning this is very low, but not zero.
