Starting with "The Force Awakens" (2015) a new model of X-wing was introduced which has gone on to play a prominent role in the Star Wars sequel trilogy. The T-70 X-wing, flown by the Resistance in their fight against the First Order, is depicted as the successor to the T-65. Although described as being an improvement over the original, in the expanded literature this new X-wing is itself considered outdated, having been replaced by the T-85 X-wing in the New Republic's fleet. The T-85 X-wing made its first appearance in the TV series "Star Wars Resistance" (2018).