India's Next Gen Trainer Dilemma: A Decade of Delays and a Bill to Match The Indian Air Force's (IAF) decision to replace its aging Hawk fleet with 150 new generation jet trainers has reignited debate about the country's procurement processes.
The tender for these aircraft is the latest step in what promises to be a long and costly journey.
A Decade of Hawk Hang Ups The current Hawk Mk 132 fleet has been in service since 2007, despite repeated promises to upgrade or replace them.