Northrop Grumman will take the lead in offering the Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer aircraft, developed by Britain's BAE Systems, as an alternative to meeting the Air Force's requirement for a new trainer aircraft -- known as T-X -- to replace the 40-year-old T-38 Talon, according to a Northrop spokesman. Despite there being no formal request for proposals, several companies are putting the final touches on their teaming arrangements in anticipation of an industry day next month and an RFP release...
