Summary
SOME of the RAF's frontline fighter squadrons could be left flying 25-year-old Tornado aircraft while Saudi Arabia takes delivery of the batch of new Eurofighter Typhoon jets meant to replace them.
The claim follows an announcement that Britain is to divert to Riyadh up to 72 of the 89 Typhoons on order in a GBP7bn deal to be paid in oil. Over the lifetime of the jets, the training, support and maintenance package could be worth up to GBP20bn to British industry.See the full content of this document
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Raf Blow in Saudi Deal for Typhoons
The Tranche 2 Typhoons were due to be handed over to the RAF between 20...
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