Massive Saudi Arabian orders

During President Trump’s state visit to Saudi Arabia in May 2017, the Kingdom and the United States signed a massive $110 bn arms contract that will include 48 CH-47F Chinooks and additional S-70 helicopters. This was personally signed between President Donald Trump and King Salman bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud. Saudi Arabia has also revealed its intent to order P-8 maritime patrol aircraft. Also, the Lockheed Martin and Taqnia joint venture will support final assembly and completion of an estimated 150 S-70 Black Hawk utility helicopters for Saudi Arabia.

Meanwhile, Boeing has completed a radar upgrade for the Royal Saudi Air Force’s (RSAF’s) E-3A Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) fleet. The Northrop Grumman Radar System Improvement Programme (RSIP) comprises a new radar computer, a radar control maintenance panel and electrical and mechanical software and hardware.