Indo Defence 2016: BAE Systems hawks OPVs
25th October 2016 - 7:57by Chen Chuanren in
Singapore
BAE Systems hopes to make its mark in the Asia-Pacific region
through platforms such as offshore patrol vessels (OPV) and Hawk advanced jet trainers, both of which it will be
highlighting at Indo Defence 2016.
The builder of Queen Elizabeth-class
aircraft carriers is looking to introduce its 80m/90m OPVs to cater to the
Indonesian Navy’s need to protect the exclusive economic zone of the world’s
largest archipelago.
A Krabi-class OPV is already in
operation with the Royal Thai Navy, and BAE Systems signed a contract with Bangkok Dock for a second vessel in
January.
Another key platform
BAE Systems is promoting is the Hawk, which features airborne simulation
technology.
A number of
Asia-Pacific air forces operate the Hawk as either an advanced trainer or light
attack aircraft. For example, the Indonesian Air Force has more than 40 Hawks
of different variants that were delivered in the 1980s and 1990s.
BAE Systems is
optimistic that regional air forces will continue to use Hawks for many years
to come.
BAE Systems stressed
that it is always ready to work with local firms to provide assistance and to
transfer technology and skills. ‘We are talking to PT Pindad to consider ways
of utilising the expertise within each company to jointly deliver innovative
defence solutions in Indonesia,’ a spokesperson told Shephard.
Both firms are
currently working together to provide government and businesses in Indonesia
with defences against potential cyber threats too. This is another solution
that BAE Systems provides under its Applied Intelligence portfolio.
Original post shephardmedia.com
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