India picks BAE Systems' Hawk over Aero Vodochody's L-159

The Indian government has approved the $1.7 billion purchase of 66 Hawk 115 Y advanced jet trainers from BAE Systems, bolstering the United Kingdom company's trainer business but dashing the hopes of rival Aero Vodochody of the Czech Republic. Ajay Prasad, India's defense secretary, announced the...

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