£700m Hawk trainer supply to Indian Armed Forces supports British Jobs
A|D|S, the UK’s AeroSpace, Defence and Security trade organisation today (Wednesday) welcomed the announcement that BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will supply the Indian Armed forces with 57 Hawk trainer aircraft and ensure 200 jobs in the UK.
Rees Ward, Chief Executive of A|D|S, said:
“Today’s announcement is further confirmation that UK defence Industry produces first class products and is highly competitive on the world stage. It is also a clear indicator of why the UK defence industry is second only to the US in terms of exports, with increased exports last year up to £7.2Bn. This agreement is the product of sustained investment by the Government and Industry over decades.
“India has established itself as one of the most exciting emerging aerospace and defence markets with Bangalore being its beating industrial heart, and it is only right for the UK to establish itself here.
“UK industry is developing a number of ground breaking partnerships with Indian industry which should lead to improved support to both nations’ Armed Forces and increased economic value. We hope this partnership is a stepping stone to further collaboration between our two nations on projects such as the Eurofighter Typhoon.”
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For more information please contact:
- Matthew Knowles, Head of Media Relations, A|D|S
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 4538
Mobile: +44 (0) 7595 863 749
E-mail: matthew.knowles@adsgroup.org.uk - Samuel Jones, Communications Manager, A|D|S
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 4521
Mobile: +44 (0) 7827 309 732
E-mail: samuel.jones@adsgroup.org.uk
A|D|S is also on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ADSgroupUK.
Notes to Editors:
- A|D|S is the trade organisation advancing UK AeroSpace, Defence and Security industries with Farnborough International Limited as a wholly-owned subsidiary. A|D|S also encompasses the British Aviation Group (BAG). It is formed from the merger of the Association of Police and Public Security Suppliers (APPSS), the Defence Manufacturers Association (DMA) and the Society of British Aerospace Companies (SBAC). For more information see www.adsgroup.org.uk.
- A|D|S has two office in India (Delhi and Bangalore) which are operating to support UK small and medium sized enterprises seeking to work with Indian partners.
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