The T-7 is more SAAB with a Boeing badge, the first 4 were conformed in Sweden before conformity-the US is requiring this more and more for military aircraft- and LRIP in the states. Still with the flight control issues I believe latest projection is 2027 for entry into service. Maybe as mentioned here we need a replacement for the Hawk immediately, we should look at the T-50 but not familiar with that aircraft myself. Or if Aeralis pull their finger out and they are who they claim to be then......
I'm seeing some Hawk suppliers really are taking advantage, one of my contacts has been trying to get an air starter overhauled for a foreign customer. It's taken 2 years and counting, the price and lead time astronomical, and Safran refuse to give approval to do it himself. The MOD use them.