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flag India will train UK RAF cadets in Hawk T2 jets starting Oct 2026, marking first such instruction by Indian military personnel.

flag India will train Royal Air Force cadets to fly Hawk T2 jets starting October 2026, marking the first time British pilots receive formal instruction from Indian military personnel. flag The move, part of a broader defense partnership between the UK and India, addresses RAF pilot training challenges including aircraft technical issues and instructor shortages. flag The collaboration, announced during UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to India, reflects strengthened military ties and strategic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. flag India’s experienced instructors, trained on similar aircraft through Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, will help improve training efficiency. flag The UK also announced a $468 million deal to supply missile systems to India. flag Officials stress the partnership is a strategic enhancement, not a response to systemic failures, and is part of wider defense and technology collaboration.

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