Tuesday, August 16, 2022
  • About us
    • Write for us
    • Disclaimer
    • Terms of use
    • Privacy Policy
  • RSS Feeds
  • Advertise with us
  • Contact us
DefenceTalk
  • Home
  • Defense News
    • Defense & Geopolitics News
    • War Conflicts News
    • Army News
    • Air Force News
    • Navy News
    • Missiles Systems News
    • Nuclear Weapons
    • Defense Technology
    • Cybersecurity News
  • Military Photos
  • Defense Forum
  • Military Videos
  • Military Weapon Systems
    • Weapon Systems
    • Reports
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Defense News
    • Defense & Geopolitics News
    • War Conflicts News
    • Army News
    • Air Force News
    • Navy News
    • Missiles Systems News
    • Nuclear Weapons
    • Defense Technology
    • Cybersecurity News
  • Military Photos
  • Defense Forum
  • Military Videos
  • Military Weapon Systems
    • Weapon Systems
    • Reports
No Result
View All Result
DefenceTalk
No Result
View All Result

BAE Systems to Upgrade Australia’s Hawk Trainer Jets

by BAE Systems
July 9, 2013
in Air Force News
1 min read
0
Saudi Arabia signs $3 bn deal with Britain to buy trainer jets
14
VIEWS

BAE Systems has commenced a new contract to remain the in-service support provider for the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF’s) Hawk 127 Lead-In Fighter fleet.

The five-year contract, with potential extensions out to 2026, will deliver deeper maintenance, engineering, full logistics and training systems support for 33 Hawk fighters at RAAF Base Williamtown and RAAF Base Pearce.

The contract commenced on 1 July 2013 and is valued at up to $435 million.

It will ensure the Hawk remains an effective platform into the next decade for preparing aircrew for operational conversion to the F/A-18A Hornet and the F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft, and then the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter when it is introduced into service.

BAE Systems Australia Director Aerospace Steve Drury said the RAAF would benefit from a greater than five per cent saving over the contract period, without compromising on quality or availability.

“Our solution builds on the previous 10 per cent plus cost reduction we achieved on Hawk support in recent years to deliver further savings through more innovative solutions,” Mr Drury said.

The contract will also foster increased collaboration, with the co-location of 78 Wing headquarters at BAE Systems’ Williamtown facility.

“This contract is another example of how the Commonwealth can partner with industry to achieve significant savings,” Mr Drury said.

“We are proud to continue as the provider of this important RAAF capability and ensure that the Hawk remains a quality, cost effective training platform throughout its whole of life.”

This contract continues to support 145 BAE Systems Australia employees at Williamtown and 42 employees at Pearce.

Tags: australiaBAE systemsHawkjettrainerTrainer Aircraft
Previous Post

Irkut, Russian Air Force Agree on Su-30SM Tests

Next Post

Defence Partnership Tackles Cyber Security Risks

Related Posts

Philippines cancels Russia helicopter deal over US sanctions

Philippines cancels Russia helicopter deal over US sanctions

August 10, 2022

The Philippines has scrapped an order for 16 Russian military helicopters, an official confirmed Wednesday, following reports former president Rodrigo...

Five dead as Romania chopper crashes, fighter jet missing

Two pilots killed as Soviet-era fighter jet crashes in India

July 30, 2022

Two pilots have been killed in India after a Soviet-era fighter jet crashed during a training sortie, the air force...

Next Post
Malware hunter Kaspersky warns of cyber war dangers

Defence Partnership Tackles Cyber Security Risks

Latest Defense News

Philippines cancels Russia helicopter deal over US sanctions

Philippines cancels Russia helicopter deal over US sanctions

August 10, 2022
West eyes more pressure on Russia after Ukraine nuclear plant attack

13 killed in Russian strikes near nuclear plant

August 10, 2022
Iran to hold new wargames in key oil waterway

Iran navy says repelled attack on ship in Red Sea

August 10, 2022
China will ‘take the gloves off’ over Taiwan: media

Taiwan FM says China using drills to ‘prepare for invasion’

August 10, 2022
US moves closer to retaliation over hacking as cyber woes grow

Finnish parliament website targeted in cyber attack

August 10, 2022
People displaced by the fighting in Burma's Laukai approach a rescue convoy

Mounting proof of crimes against humanity in Myanmar: UN probe

August 10, 2022

Defense Forum Discussions

  • Royal Australian Air Force [RAAF] News, Discussions and Updates
  • The Russian-Ukrainian War Thread
  • Royal Australian Navy Discussions and Updates 2.0
  • Fantasy RAN thread (Carriers only)
  • Royal New Zealand Air Force
  • Indonesia: 'green water navy'
  • Middle East Defence & Security
  • What are you reading at the moment?
  • Korean Peninsula Developments
  • PRC Peoples Liberation Army Navy
DefenceTalk

© 2003-2020 DefenceTalk.com

Navigate Site

  • Defence Forum
  • Military Photos
  • RSS Feeds
  • About us
  • Advertise with us
  • Contact us

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Defense News
    • Defense & Geopolitics News
    • War Conflicts News
    • Army News
    • Air Force News
    • Navy News
    • Missiles Systems News
    • Nuclear Weapons
    • Defense Technology
    • Cybersecurity News
  • Military Photos
  • Defense Forum
  • Military Videos
  • Military Weapon Systems
    • Weapon Systems
    • Reports

© 2003-2020 DefenceTalk.com