00:00The Red Arrows are due to receive new aircraft under plans confirmed by the UK government
00:05to replace the team's ageing Hawk jets after decades of service.
00:10The Ministry of Defence says that £360 million will help develop a new British jet trainer
00:17for RAF pilots and the famous display team.
00:20The announcement follows concerns about the lifespan of the current aircraft, with fewer
00:25jets already appearing at some displays in order to extend the fleet's service.
00:31Former Red Arrows pilot Andy Wyatt welcomed the decision, saying it brings long-awaited
00:36certainty, while the government says further details on the replacement programme will follow
00:42in due course.
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