India signs $780 million deal for more Hawk trainers

28. july 12:22 | Defense

Flight Global

The Indian government has signed a deal worth more than £500 million ($780 million) to acquire a further batch of 57 BAE Systems Hawk 132 advanced jet trainers.


Representing a follow-on purchase to a previous deal for 66 of the aircraft, the new trainers will be produced under licence in Bangalore by Hindustan Aeronautics.
 

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