Re Contract

RNS Number : 9334D

BAE SYSTEMS PLC

23 May 2012

 



BAE Systems - £1.6bn (equivalent) contract to enhance Royal Saudi Air Force training capability

23 May 2012

Following agreement between the Governments of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, under the Saudi British Defence Co-operation Programme, BAE Systems has today been awarded a contract for £1.6bn (equivalent) to support the future aircrew training requirements of the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF). 

The contract includes the supply of 22 new Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer aircraft, 55 Pilatus PC-21 aircraft and other aircrew training equipment, as well as an initial support package including the provision of spares, technical publications and post design support.

Issued by

BAE Systems plc

London

 

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