BAE reveals £2.7bn weapons, support deals with Riyadh

[BLACKEAGLE]

BAE Systems will deliver another six Eurofighter Typhoons to Saudi Arabia before the end of 2013, with the manufacturer confident of closing long-running price negotiations over the nation's 72-aircraft Project Salam deal within the same period.

The UK company revealed new details about its Typhoon business with Riyadh in a six-month trading update published on 1 August, including disclosing the recent receipt of two new awards worth a combined £2.1 billion ($3.2 billion).

"The first-half [figures] included an order in June, valued at approximately £1.8 billion, for follow-on support through to 2017 on the Salam Typhoon programme," BAE says. A £300 million deal signed in March will cover "the construction of airfield facilities at King Fahd air base" in Taif, it adds.

Saudi Arabia ordered its Typhoons in 2007, with deliveries from a first tranche of 24 UK-assembled examples having been completed in 2011. Four more aircraft have been transferred since April, and BAE says that with talks about price escalation linked to configuration enhancements due to reach resolution before the close of 2013, "a further six are planned to be delivered by year-end. Discussions on the provision of maintenance and upgrade facilities in-Kingdom, and further capability enhancement of the Typhoon aircraft, remain on-going", it adds.

In a half-year business presentation, the company lists additional international Typhoon sales opportunities as existing via a potential second batch of aircraft for Saudi Arabia, along with in Malaysia, South Korea, the United Arab Emirates and "other Gulf states". BAE says it also continues to monitor the status of New Delhi's yet-to-be-contracted deal for 126 Dassault Rafales, "and stands ready to support the Indian government's procurement process" should the situation change.

Meanwhile, MBDA is continuing Storm Shadow cruise missile deliveries for the Royal Saudi Air Force's Panavia Tornado strike aircraft fleet, says BAE, which holds a 37.5% stake in the European guided weapons manufacturer.

"Under the Tornado Sustainment Programme, further Storm Shadow missiles were delivered in the first half of 2013, with final deliveries due by the end of the year," it says. A follow-on weapons contract with Riyadh worth £600 million was signed in March it adds, "with deliveries expected to commence in 2014". The company did not disclose which weapons are involved in the latest deal, or say which of the aircraft types they will equip.

BAE also expects to finalize a contract with Saudi Arabia in the second half of 2013 "regarding further capability enhancements" for the nation's Tornado inventory.
BAE reveals £2.7bn weapons, support deals with Riyadh

 

[Yzd Khalifa]

The deal was settled two weeks ago, now KSA paid for the entire 72 Typhoons, first batch. I wonder if the RSAF would after another 72.

 

[BLACKEAGLE]

The deal was settled two weeks ago, now KSA paid for the entire 72 Typhoons, first batch. I wonder if the RSAF would after another 72.

The best parts in the article is that you are going to maintain and upgrade them at home. Getting more batches of Storm Shadow cruise missiles is also a great thing to hear.

It would be amazing to get more 72 Typhoon, but I hate the idea of them replacing Tornado or F-15 C/D. You just top them

 

[Yzd Khalifa]

The best parts in the article is that you are going to maintain and upgrade them at home. Getting more batches of Storm Shadow cruise missiles is also a great thing to hear.

It would be amazing to get more 72 Typhoon, but I hate the idea of them replacing Tornado or F-15 C/D. You just top them

The Tornados were upgraded to G4 standards, 10 of them are being used as reconnaissance jets. The F-15 Eagles were upgraded not that long ago, the SE will be upgraded to SA standards, and the ADV Tornados will stay till 2020.

It is impossible for the RSAF to retire the Tornados or any F-15s. But I would love seeing another 72 Typhoons. Last year, PM Cameron visited KSA to convince us to buy another batch.

 

[Yzd Khalifa]

@BLACKEAGLE

This is what I love to get our hands on 'em
Eurocopter Tiger - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[BLACKEAGLE]

The Tornados were upgraded to G4 standards, 10 of them are being used as reconnaissance jets. The F-15 Eagles were upgraded not that long ago, the SE will be upgraded to SA standards, and the ADV Tornados will stay till 2020.

It is impossible for the RSAF to retire the Tornados or any F-15s. But I would love seeing another 72 Typhoons. Last year, PM Cameron visited KSA to convince us to buy another batch.

24 AVDs (fighters) were sold back to the UK, 87 IDS GR4 left. You are going to buy 84 F-15 SA and upgrade about 68 F-15S into SA, so there will be around 82 F-15 C/D which could be phased out. The thing behind Saudi purchase of Tornados and Typhones is to make up the void of lacking Stand off capability on US-made jets. So, you see that Tornados are assigned to carry on ground attack operations with stand off missiles like Storm Shadow, Typhones have joined as well. However, after US saw Saudi determination to have this capability they agreed to sway and sell Paveway 4 recently.

BTW, upon the completion of delivering/ upgrading Typhones and F-15 SA, RSAF will be the 4th/5th strongest in the world

@BLACKEAGLE

This is what I love to get our hands on 'em
Eurocopter Tiger - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Apache-D is far stronger than this heap.

 

[BLACKEAGLE]

@Mosamania

Stop being a child

 

[Yzd Khalifa]

@BLACKEAGLE

Regarding the Adv Tornado, they won't be purshaed back until the Typhoons are delivered homie. The F-15 Eagle were upgraded in 09 for ~$1 billions. I know people in the RSAF ..
@Mosamania

back homie

 

[Kompromat]

@Yzd Khalifa

With JSF residing in a hole, i guess another 72 Typhoons are the best bet, IF - required industrial benefits are gained.

 

[Yzd Khalifa]

@Yzd Khalifa

With JSF residing in a hole, i guess another 72 Typhoons are the best bet, IF - required industrial benefits are gained.

I guess so : ) ...

 

[Yzd Khalifa]

@Aeronaut

What are you thoughts about the Eurocopter Tiger? man, it appears to be epically awesome.

 

[Kompromat]

@Aeronaut

What are you thoughts about the Eurocopter Tiger? man, it appears to be epically awesome.

Read this, it should say it all.

Germany finalises cuts to NH90, Tiger helicopter orders

You guys will have something like 90 Apaches, why do you want more attack helos?
If you want lighter helos for the Army or SANGs, your best bet will have to be T-129 Atak.

 

[T-123456]

The Germans arent happy with the eurocopter tiger.
The German army ordered 80 "Tigers." The prototypes delighted crowds at air shows from 1991 onwards. But the German army hasn't received a single Tiger helicopter that is capable of reliably hitting targets with its rockets and cannon. The 10 "Tigers" it currently has are only suitable to provide basic instruction for pilots. More have been built but they haven't been accepted—mechanics recently complained about chafed cables.
Full article;German Military Frustrated with EADS - Businessweek

 

[Yzd Khalifa]

Well,

We've already gotten 12 Apaches in hand, and 70 on order for the RSAF, and the RSAF. As for the SANG, maybe they should consider the T-129.

Read this, it should say it all.

Germany finalises cuts to NH90, Tiger helicopter orders

You guys will have something like 90 Apaches, why do you want more attack helos?
If you want lighter helos for the Army or SANGs, your best bet will have to be T-129 Atak.

Maybe the T-129 is a suitable choice.

The Germans arent happy with the eurocopter tiger.
The German army ordered 80 "Tigers." The prototypes delighted crowds at air shows from 1991 onwards. But the German army hasn't received a single Tiger helicopter that is capable of reliably hitting targets with its rockets and cannon. The 10 "Tigers" it currently has are only suitable to provide basic instruction for pilots. More have been built but they haven't been accepted—mechanics recently complained about chafed cables.
Full article;German Military Frustrated with EADS - Businessweek

 

[Nishan_101]

BAE Systems will deliver another six Eurofighter Typhoons to Saudi Arabia before the end of 2013, with the manufacturer confident of closing long-running price negotiations over the nation's 72-aircraft Project Salam deal within the same period.

The UK company revealed new details about its Typhoon business with Riyadh in a six-month trading update published on 1 August, including disclosing the recent receipt of two new awards worth a combined £2.1 billion ($3.2 billion).

"The first-half [figures] included an order in June, valued at approximately £1.8 billion, for follow-on support through to 2017 on the Salam Typhoon programme," BAE says. A £300 million deal signed in March will cover "the construction of airfield facilities at King Fahd air base" in Taif, it adds.

Saudi Arabia ordered its Typhoons in 2007, with deliveries from a first tranche of 24 UK-assembled examples having been completed in 2011. Four more aircraft have been transferred since April, and BAE says that with talks about price escalation linked to configuration enhancements due to reach resolution before the close of 2013, "a further six are planned to be delivered by year-end. Discussions on the provision of maintenance and upgrade facilities in-Kingdom, and further capability enhancement of the Typhoon aircraft, remain on-going", it adds.

In a half-year business presentation, the company lists additional international Typhoon sales opportunities as existing via a potential second batch of aircraft for Saudi Arabia, along with in Malaysia, South Korea, the United Arab Emirates and "other Gulf states". BAE says it also continues to monitor the status of New Delhi's yet-to-be-contracted deal for 126 Dassault Rafales, "and stands ready to support the Indian government's procurement process" should the situation change.

Meanwhile, MBDA is continuing Storm Shadow cruise missile deliveries for the Royal Saudi Air Force's Panavia Tornado strike aircraft fleet, says BAE, which holds a 37.5% stake in the European guided weapons manufacturer.

"Under the Tornado Sustainment Programme, further Storm Shadow missiles were delivered in the first half of 2013, with final deliveries due by the end of the year," it says. A follow-on weapons contract with Riyadh worth £600 million was signed in March it adds, "with deliveries expected to commence in 2014". The company did not disclose which weapons are involved in the latest deal, or say which of the aircraft types they will equip.

BAE also expects to finalize a contract with Saudi Arabia in the second half of 2013 "regarding further capability enhancements" for the nation's Tornado inventory.
BAE reveals £2.7bn weapons, support deals with Riyadh

Does Saudi Arabia had sent there engineers and technicians to UK for getting trained on the production line???

Also does Saudi's opening all types and kinds of R&D facilities within Saudi Arabia where they can do research to bring out commercial and other products on their own???