Boeing ’ s partnership with Swedish defense contractor Saab to develop its winning entrant in the U . S . Air Force T-X trainer replacement program is a notable example of transatlantic collaboration . The T-7 is a new aircraft designed jointly by Boeing and Saab , with production shared between teammates as well . Having won the program for at least 350 USAF T-7A Red Hawk aircraft , Saab announced in 2019 plans to build a U . S . facility for its manufacturing role . Given its ties to Europe , it is not surprising that the T-7 would have significant export potential : Boeing projects total demand for upwards of 2,000 aircraft in multiple variants . It may be a contender for Sweden ’ s own requirement to replace its basic training jets , while Serbia and Australia have shown initial export interest .
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