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BAE Systems and the Government of Qatar have entered into a contract valued at approximately £5bn for the supply of Typhoon aircraft to the Qatar Emiri Air Force.
The contract that includes a bespoke support and training package is subject to financing conditions and receipt by the Company of first payment, which are expected to be fulfilled no later than mid-2018. The contract will provide 24 Typhoon aircraft with delivery expected to commence in late 2022.
BAE Systems is the prime contractor for both the provision of the aircraft and the agreed arrangements for the in-service support and initial training. Charles Woodburn, BAE Systems Chief Executive said: “We are delighted to begin a new chapter in the development of a long-term relationship with the State of Qatar and the Qatar Armed Forces, and we look forward to working alongside our customer as they continue to develop their military capability”.
