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UK delays Hawk servicing decision

17th November 2020 - 12:15 GMT | by Trevor Nash in Holsworthy

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UK MoD plan to shift all Hawk servicing to RAF Leeming would leave Hawk T2 servicing taking place away from the aircraft’s main operating base.

A centralised contract for Hawk fast-jet servicing and support was expected to have been signed by the autumn, in time to enter into effect in December 2020 — but the UK government has delayed the programme by awarding BAE Systems interim contracts valued at £26.6 million ($34 million) for 1 December 2020 to 31 March 2021.

These single-source contracts include the delivery of maintenance, spares, post-design services and in-service support. As well as prime contractor BAE Systems and sub-contractor Babcock, Rolls-Royce will continue its support for the aircraft’s Adour engines.

The UK MoD operates the BAE Systems Hawk from four

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