DuckDodgers
24th May 2024, 12:39
Who knew? Some bold, deceitful, and questionable claims in this response to the Defence Select Committee.
BAE Systems Evidence (https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/128412/pdf/)
Given this length of service, we are working with the RAF to ensure the Hawk remains relevant to their requirements. In 2022, BAE Systems was awarded an 11- year Hawk support contract that included a mechanism to reinvest savings from the contract into Hawk capability development and to address obsolescence issues, in a similar way to the TyTAN support contract for Typhoon. The programme to deliver this is the Hawk Capability and Sustainment Programme (CSP).
The CSP will keep the Hawk relevant by providing state-of-the-art computing capabilities through our modernised Medulla mission computer combined with a substantial overhaul of the cockpit displays and controls, creating a modernised, agile and adaptable platform. Moreover, we are collaborating with partners on transformative Augmented Reality training technologies that will provide a step- change in immersive and dynamic training. This will reduce both the time spent in training and the number of Qualified Flying Instructors required. Furthermore, we intend to incorporate on Hawk some of the emerging technologies being developed through the FCAS programme, thus ensuring relevance and delivering value for money.
In summary, together with the Ministry of Defence, BAE Systems will conclude analysis of the training system required in the era of 4th, 5th and 6th generation platforms before making a decision on a replacement training aircraft for Hawk. There is sufficient time for this analysis because of the Hawk OSD and the continued investment in its capability and sustainability.
BAE Systems Evidence (https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/128412/pdf/)
Given this length of service, we are working with the RAF to ensure the Hawk remains relevant to their requirements. In 2022, BAE Systems was awarded an 11- year Hawk support contract that included a mechanism to reinvest savings from the contract into Hawk capability development and to address obsolescence issues, in a similar way to the TyTAN support contract for Typhoon. The programme to deliver this is the Hawk Capability and Sustainment Programme (CSP).
The CSP will keep the Hawk relevant by providing state-of-the-art computing capabilities through our modernised Medulla mission computer combined with a substantial overhaul of the cockpit displays and controls, creating a modernised, agile and adaptable platform. Moreover, we are collaborating with partners on transformative Augmented Reality training technologies that will provide a step- change in immersive and dynamic training. This will reduce both the time spent in training and the number of Qualified Flying Instructors required. Furthermore, we intend to incorporate on Hawk some of the emerging technologies being developed through the FCAS programme, thus ensuring relevance and delivering value for money.
In summary, together with the Ministry of Defence, BAE Systems will conclude analysis of the training system required in the era of 4th, 5th and 6th generation platforms before making a decision on a replacement training aircraft for Hawk. There is sufficient time for this analysis because of the Hawk OSD and the continued investment in its capability and sustainability.