>https://breakingdefense.com/2025/08/snc-unveils-freedom-trainer-latest-entrant-to-navy-competition/
A new contender for the Navy's next trainer appeared.
>promised to be carrier capable unlike the others
>2x Williams International FJ44 engines from civilian jets
>no prototype yet but they promise it will be 40% cheaper than the T-45

New competitor for the T-45 replacement. Unlike the others a prototype doesn't exist yet but it seems they want to make it CATOBAR capable. It looks like a mix of the T-7 and the Scorpion.