Boeing To Modernize Saudi Fighter Jets In $4 Billion Deal

  • 12:00 AM, November 5, 2012
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Boeing Company has won a contract worth $4bn to modernize the Royal Saudi Arabian Air Force's fighter jet fleet. According to the Pentagon, the procurement order covers conversion of 68 existing F15S jets to the new F15S-A configuration. The Pentagon added that the work is expected to be completed by December 31, 2019. Boeing will also provide for four base stand-up kits, which include spares and support equipment needed to achieve operating capability for the fighter jets. Altogether, about 150 new or converted F-15SA aircraft will be supported or maintained at four Saudi bases.
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