HAL signed an MoU with BAe Systems UK recently for Hawk Mk132 Upgrade, development of combat Hawk for Indian and export markets and maintenance solutions for supporting Jaguar and Hawk fleet.

Speaking on the occasion, T. Suvarna Raju, CMD, HAL expressed confidence on success of the proposed collaboration between HAL and BAeS. "It is important that both the teams finalise the scope of Hawk Mk132 Upgrades and other work packages under the MoU agreement at the earliest," he said.

MN Shrinath, General Manager (Aircraft) signed the MoU on behalf of HAL, while Steve Timms, Managing Director (Defence Information, Training and Services) signed on behalf of BAeS. Chris Boardman, Managing Director (Military Air & Information) headed the BAeS delegation.

(Information on Hawk Mk. 132 on next page)