NEW DELHI, India - BAE
Systems has secured a five-year contract worth GBP 18.5 million to provide Hindustan Aeronautics
Limited (HAL) a comprehensive
package comprising Ground Support Equipment, Spares, Support and Training for
the Hawk Mk132 advanced jet trainer. This is in support of HAL’s plans to
establish a dedicated Repair & Overhaul facility for the aircraft in
advance of a major servicing milestone anticipated in 2016.
The agreement was signed at Aero India 2015 between Wing
Commander Benjamin, Retd., General Manager – Overhaul Division, HAL and Steve Timms, Managing
Director, Defence Information, Training and Services, Military Air &
Information, BAE Systems, in the presence of HAL’s Managing Director, Bangalore
Complex Naresh Babu and Chris Boardman, Managing Director, Military Air &
Information, BAE Systems.
Steve Timms, Managing Director,
Defence Information, Training and Services, said: “This agreement deepens our
partnering commitment to HAL and further develops HAL’s in-country capabilities
that are helping to deliver an enhanced
training capability to the Indian Air Force and the Indian Navy.”
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 up nearly 70,000 flying
hours. BAE Systems has commenced contract negotiations with HAL on 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 prestigious aerobatic team.
great deal with two company
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