INDIA TO INDUCT 20 MORE HAWKS :: IAF's PRESTIGIOUS SURYA KIRAN GETS A BOOST

Readers,

The Indian Air Force will induct 20 more Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer (AJT) aircraft under a deal worth over Rs 1,500 crore with BAE Systems for its aerobatic team Surya Kiran.

BAE Systems has received a Request for Proposal (RFP) from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for a potential order to supply products and services for the manufacture of 20 Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer (AJT) aircraft. The aircraft, to be built by HAL in Bangalore, will fulfill the Indian Air Force’s requirement for its prestigious aerobatic team.

The HAL license produces British-origin aircraft for the IAF at its facilities in Bangalore. With this order, the number of Hawks on order by the IAF would be 143.

India had first signed a deal for 66 Hawks in 2004 and then about two years back, placed an order for 57 more of which 17 would be used by the Navy for its training purposes. India's tremendous determination and opportunity had build on the success of Hawk in India. HAL is looking forward to give the Indian Air Force's display team a fantastic aircraft.

The procurement for these 20 additional Hawks for the Surya Kiran team was cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by Defence Minister A K Antony last year in November.

The cost of the Hawk project, which is likely to be completed in next four to five years, is expected to be more than Rs 20,000 crore.

SO,

The Indian skies will shine with glory when these birds will display the pure Indian skills and bravery. And our enemies will continue to shake with fear.

God bless India.

JAI HIND.