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BAE Pitches Hawk Fighter Trainer To Air Force

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Thursday, September 9th, 2010

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By Marina Malenic BAE Systems executives said yesterday that the company plans to pursue a potential program to replace the Air Force's aging fighter pilot training aircraft with the company's Hawk Advanced Jet Training System. BAE executives in Washington said they plan to offer the Hawk as a replacement for the service's 50-year-old T-38 Talons, should the Pentagon decide to open a T-X competition. BAE officials added that they are actively seeking a partnership with a domestic company in the…

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