BAE Systems plc and Oman Agrees Contract For Typhoon And Hawk Air

BAE Systems plc and the Government of the Sultanate of Oman have entered into a contract for the supply of Typhoon and Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer aircraft to the Royal Air Force of Oman. The contract, valued at approximately GBP2.5 billion, provides for the delivery of 12 Typhoon and 8 Hawk aircraft starting in 2017. BAE Systems is the prime contractor for both the provision of the aircraft and the agreed arrangements for in-service support. This agreement builds on a long history of close cooperation between BAE Systems and the Omani armed forces.