American defence giant's troubled Saab collaboration risks further losses

The US defence giant warns of continued financial risks on the T-7A Red Hawk programme, even as production moves forward

By Kevin Landor Laursen

October 28, 2026 11:04 AM

Boeing continues to face the risk of additional losses on its T-7A Red Hawk military trainer programme, developed in partnership with Swedish defence group Saab.

According to Boeing's third-quarter financial report, the company had USD 876 millions in potential termination liabilities to suppliers related to components for future production lots at the end of September.

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