Saudi Arabia plans to acquire a new batch 48 Eurofighter Typhoon combat jets in addition to the 72 already acquired. UK Government has...
Saudi Arabia plans to acquire a new batch 48 Eurofighter Typhoon combat jets in addition to the 72 already acquired.
UK Government has signed a Memorandum of Intent with the Saudi Arabia during Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visit to the country, aiming to finalize the deal.
The Eurofighter fleet will gradually replace the Tornado GR4 fighter bombers operated by the Royal Saudi Air Force.
BAE Systems delivered the last of 72 Eurofighter in June 2017, which included 48 single seat and 24 twin seat variants.
As part of its Vision 2030 program, Saudi is modernizing its armed forces.
Since 2016, the Kingdom has also started receiving the new Boeing F-15SA fighters ordered in 2010, of which 84 has been ordered along with upgrading 70 of the existing F-15S variants into the SA configuration.
The chaos in the Middle Eastern has spurred a series of fighter acquisition from the region.
Following the blockade by UAE and Saudi Arabia, Qatar is bolstering its defense capabilities to meet any hostile situations from its neighbors.
The tiny oil rich peninsula currently with a fleet of 9 Dassault Mirage 2000S fighter, has now 36 French Dassault Rafale fighter, 36 Boeing F-15 and 24 Eurofighters on order.
