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Saudi Arabia discussing potential F-15EX buy, Boeing says
At the 2024 WDS this week, Vince Logsdon, Boeing's vice president of global business development and strategic marketing, said the company is offering 54 Boeing F-15EX Eagle II fighters to meet the same requirements.
He said Boeing is also exploring converting 84 F-15SAs to the EX model, and possibly also converting 84 F-15S to the SA model.
Obviously, this would give improved commonality to the fleet, while the F-15EX also provides a more advanced radar and improved self-protection capabilities.
Saudi Arabia may replace 42 Lockheed C-130s with 33 Embraer C-390s
There are indications that Saudi Arabia is considering a move that might not bode well for the future of the US defense sector, particularly Lockheed Martin. Insider sources suggest that Riyadh has its sights set on buying Brazilian transport aircraft for the Royal Saudi Air Force [RSAF].
The deal reportedly involves the procurement of 33 Embraer C-390 Millennium transport aircraft. The negotiation on the kingdom’s part is handled by the SAMI investment fund. The deal’s scope extends beyond the mere procurement of aircraft as it also includes creating a comprehensive infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. This infrastructure will ensure complete training of personnel and provide adequate maintenance for the aircraft.
Suggestions are that conversations are underway about establishing a repair and overhaul [MRO] center and a final assembly line [FAL] for the Embraer C-390 Millennium transport aircraft within the public sphere.
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BR71 MK (Edge) combat ship
Abu Dhabi Ship Building Company introduces the powerful and advanced 71-metre MK II combat ship, a specialized upgrade to the Baynunah ship.
Armed with 8 vertical cells behind the cannon with VL Mica surface-to-air missiles & 8 anti-ship missiles Exocet Block III.
Total length: 70.30 m
Width (BOA): 11 metres
Displacement with full load: 895 tons
Submersible depth: approximately 0.52 m
Crew: 50 people
Endurance: 15 days
Maximum speed limit (at half load): 30 knots
Range (at 12 knots): 2,500 nautical miles
Propulsion system: 4 diesel engines in two engine rooms and 2 water jet pumps
2 steering motors
2 propulsion engines
Abu Dhabi Ship Building Company introduces the powerful and advanced 71-metre MK II combat ship, a specialized upgrade to the Baynunah ship.
Armed with 8 vertical cells behind the cannon with VL Mica surface-to-air missiles & 8 anti-ship missiles Exocet Block III.
Total length: 70.30 m
Width (BOA): 11 metres
Displacement with full load: 895 tons
Submersible depth: approximately 0.52 m
Crew: 50 people
Endurance: 15 days
Maximum speed limit (at half load): 30 knots
Range (at 12 knots): 2,500 nautical miles
Propulsion system: 4 diesel engines in two engine rooms and 2 water jet pumps
2 steering motors
2 propulsion engines