T-45TS Naval Undergraduate Jet Flight Training System (GOSHAWK)
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 240
- Short name
- T-45TS
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IC
- Acquisition status
- Full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD)
- Lead component
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Department of the Navy
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 167
- Contract obligations
- $1,762,010,503 Since fiscal year 2000
Program details come from the Department of Defense's acquisition program list. Contract figures come from SAM.gov (formerly FPDS).
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $614,107 |
| FY2022 | -$725,483 |
| FY2020 | -$3,358 |
| FY2019 | -$841,466 |
| FY2018 | -$1,919,090 |
| FY2017 | $5,045,151 |
| FY2016 | -$15,774,380 |
| FY2015 | $2,366,526 |
| FY2014 | $125,435,594 |
| FY2013 | $109,808,874 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Boeing Company | $1,197,333,858 | |
| 2 | V2X Aerospace LLC | $161,749,500 | |
| 3 | Rolls-Royce PLC | $133,880,210 | |
| 4 | Rolls-Royce Defense Services Inc. | $117,306,456 | |
| 5 | Rolls-Royce Corporation | $61,626,797 | |
| 6 | Nomad Aviation Incorporated | $26,034,820 | |
| 7 | Scientific Research Corporation | $25,884,993 | |
| 8 | Physical Optics Corporation | $13,630,501 | |
| 9 | LTM Inc. | $11,416,000 | |
| 10 | Mcdonnell Douglas Corporation | $8,157,739 |
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About this program
The T-45TS (Naval Undergraduate Jet Flight Training System), also known as GOSHAWK, is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) operating under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway. This Acquisition Category IC program provides the U.S. Navy with an integrated training system for undergraduate jet pilot instruction. The system encompasses both aircraft and supporting infrastructure required for naval aviation training operations.
The program's contract awards primarily cover aircraft maintenance, engine support, retrofit activities, and engineering services. Contract values range from small purchases under $10,000 to major awards exceeding $460 million, with performance periods typically spanning 1-5 years. Major contractors include McDonnell Douglas Corporation, Rolls-Royce PLC, and L-3 Communications Vertex Aero. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) serves as the primary contracting authority, with work performed at multiple Naval Air Stations including Kingsville TX, Meridian MS, Pensacola FL, and Patuxent River MD. Most contracts are awarded without set-aside designations and utilize Firm Fixed Price or Cost Plus Fixed Fee pricing arrangements. Significant contract activities include F405 engine maintenance, structural life assessment programs, avionics modernization, and integrated logistics support.
Quick answers
What is T-45TS?
T-45TS Naval Undergraduate Jet Flight Training System (GOSHAWK) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Department of the Navy. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT IC. Its acquisition status is full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD).
How much has T-45TS obligated on contracts?
167 contract awards are coded to T-45TS, and their actions have obligated $1,762,010,503 since fiscal year 2000.
Who are the top contractors on T-45TS?
The contractors obligated the most on T-45TS contracts are The Boeing Company ($1,197,333,858), V2X Aerospace LLC ($161,749,500) and Rolls-Royce PLC ($133,880,210).
What is the latest contract award for T-45TS?
The latest contract award coded to T-45TS is N0042126F1242, awarded to Lone Star Aerospace, Inc. on July 20, 2026.
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