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<p>Defence Equipment & Support is closely engaged with industry to increase the
number of serviceable engines through the delivery of the required new component parts
and engine upgrade work to address the current limitations.</p><p> </p><p>As at 11
March 2024, 16 Hawk T2 aircraft were currently unavailable for fast jet pilot training<strong>.</strong></p><p>
</p><p>There have been minimal delays to Fast Jet pilot training as a result of the
Hawk T2 engine issue. Despite the seriousness of the engineering issue, the implementation
of mitigation measures such as the international outsourcing of Fast Jet training
have reduced the impact to a minimal level. Those trainees on course at the time of
the engine issue being discovered were delayed by up to 2-months maximum; no other
trainees in the Fast Jet pipeline were adversely impacted or delayed. There has been
no impact to the number of ab-initio Fast Jet pilots delivered to the Front Line as
a result of the Hawk T2 engine issue and the forecast Fast Jet training requirement
for the Front Line will continue to be met.</p><p> </p><p>The cost per trainee of
contracts with NATO allies are already a matter of public record. The Department is
unable to disclose the full value of all contracts, as doing so would prejudice international
relations and compromise our friendship with partners and allies.</p>
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