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BAE Systems Secures GBP 18.5 Million Contract for Hawk Mk132 Advanced Jet Trainer

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BAE Systems has secured a significant contract to provide Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) with a comprehensive package for the Hawk Mk132 advanced jet trainer, worth GBP 18.5 million over five years. The package includes ground support equipment, spares, support, and training for the aircraft, in support of HAL's plans to establish a dedicated repair and overhaul facility for the aircraft. This contract reinforces India's position as the largest operator of the Hawk advanced jet trainer, with over 90 aircraft delivered to the Indian Air Force and the Indian Navy, clocking nearly 70,000 flying hours. BAE Systems is also in contract negotiations with HAL for a potential order to supply products and services for the manufacture of a further 20 Hawk aircraft.

Key Takeaways:

  • BAE Systems has secured a five-year contract worth GBP 18.5 million to provide Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) a comprehensive package for the Hawk Mk132 advanced jet trainer.
  • The package includes ground support equipment, spares, support, and training for the aircraft, in support of HAL's plans to establish a dedicated repair and overhaul facility for the aircraft.
  • India is the largest operator of the Hawk advanced jet trainer, with 123 aircraft ordered to date, of which over 90 have been delivered to the Indian Air Force and the Indian Navy.
  • The Hawks in service have clocked nearly 70,000 flying hours.
  • BAE Systems is in contract negotiations with HAL for a potential order to supply products and services for the manufacture of a further 20 Hawk aircraft.
  • The aircraft, to be built by HAL in Bengaluru, will fulfil the Indian Air Force's requirement for its aerobatics team.

Statistics:

  • GBP 18.5 million - value of the contract over 5 years
  • 123 - number of aircraft ordered to date for the Hawk advanced jet trainer
  • 90 - number of aircraft delivered to the Indian Air Force and the Indian Navy
  • 70,000 - flying hours clocked by the Hawks in service
  • 5 years - duration of the contract between BAE Systems and HAL
  • 20 - number of Hawk aircraft HAL plans to manufacture with BAE Systems' support

Sources:

  • BAE Systems
  • Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL)
  • Hindustan Times (HT Syndication with permission from MINT)

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