￡700m Hawk deal is major boost for BAE sales hopes

摘要

BAE Systems' Hawk advanced jet trainer programme got a major boost last week, with the Indian government's approval of a deal worth more than ￡700 million ($1.01 billion) to the UK for a second batch of 57 aircraft.rnThe new trainers will be produced under licence in Bangalore by Hindustan Aeronautics.rnIn discussion for several years, the contract was finalised on 28 July, during a visit to India by UK prime minister David Cameron.