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BAE Systems renames Saudi office

BAE Systems renames Saudi office
In a file photo taken on October 1, 2009 a BAE Systems plant is pictured in Warton near Preston, north-west England. (AFP)
Updated 21 November 2017

BAE Systems renames Saudi office

BAE Systems renames Saudi office

LONDON: BAE Systems has renamed its US office in º£½ÇÖ±²¥ as it targets increased industrial partnerships in the Kingdom.
The US office of BAE Systems, formerly known as Land Services Arabia, is now called BAE Systems Saudi America.
According to a statement from BAE Systems, the new name “reflects the all-encompassing nature of the organization for providing in-country services and interfacing with Saudi customers and partners, and supports key products developed by BAE Systems in the United Statesâ€.
These include combat vehicles, artillery systems, protection systems, electronic warfare capabilities, precision guidance, and aircraft survivability systems.
The renaming formally took place during a recent reception hosted by the US Embassy in Riyadh.
John Godfrey, acting deputy chief of mission, said at the event: “President Trump’s ground-breaking visit to º£½ÇÖ±²¥ seven months ago laid the groundwork for the cooperation we see today and for stronger US-Saudi partnerships in the years to come. BAE Systems Saudi America has plans underway for significant industrial partnerships here in º£½ÇÖ±²¥.â€
BAE Systems this year delivered the final four aircraft of the 72 planes ordered under its Salam Typhoon program in the Kingdom.
It also has a Typhoon support program, and agreed an additional 20,000 flying hours under a contract amendment signed in April.