BY IAN CROUCH
Hundreds of jobs are expected to be created with a major defence contract being announced on Monday.
Defence Minister Peter Dutoon will be in Newcastle on Monday afternoon to announce the $1.5 billion dollar contract to update the performance of the Hawk Lead-In Fighter combat training aircraft.
Liberal candidate for Paterson, Brooke Vitnell says its a decade-long investment in the Hunter's defence industry.
"The is a 10 year contract with BAE Systems and this will create 350 direct jobs and support opportunities for 900 direct and indirect jobs going forward," she said.
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| Hawk 127 Lead-In Fighter Picture defence.gov.au |
