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BAE System will upgrade Saudi Tornado

London, United Kingdom - A contract for a value of USD 4,6 billion

BAE System, one of the major global commercial aerospace manufacturers, has signed a contract for the upgrade of Saudi Tornados for a value of USD 4,6 billion. The Al Quwwat al Jawwiya as Sa’udiya has the intention to employ its fleet of 80 aircraft up to 2020. According to a source quoted by "The Business" English newspaper, there was deterioration of technological knowledge in Saudi Arabia. The s...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 148758
Rome, Italy, 09/12/2006 18:28
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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