Patria to modernise more Hawk Mk51 jet trainers

Patria received an order from the Finnish Air Force for the upgrade of seven Hawk Mk51 jet trainers' avionics systems. Patria has already upgraded the cockpits and avionics systems of Hawk Mk51A and Hawk Mk66 aircraft, and now, the same modifications will be implemented in seven Hawk Mk51s.

The total value of the contract is EUR 18.6 million. The employment effect of this deal is approximately 50 person-workyears for Finnish aircraft industry. The Finnish Defence Forces intend to operate with Hawk jet trainers at least until 2036.