BAE SYSTEMS PLC Qatar contract effective (1511B)
September 18 2018 - 8:05AM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 1511B
BAE SYSTEMS PLC
18 September 2018
18 September 2018
BAE Systems - Qatar contract for Typhoon and Hawk aircraft
effective
The information in this announcement includes inside information
relating to BAE Systems plc
The contract signed in December 2017 between BAE Systems and the
Government of the State of Qatar for the supply of 24 Typhoon
aircraft to the Qatar Emiri Air Force along with a bespoke support
and training package was subject to financing conditions and
receipt by the Company of first payment. The contract was amended
in June to include the supply of nine Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer
aircraft along with an initial support package.
These conditions have now been met, and the contract valued at
approximately GBP5bn has become effective with receipt of the first
payment today,18 September.
Deliveries of the first Typhoon and Hawk aircraft are expected
to commence in 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.
For further information please contact:
Investors Media Relations
Martin Cooper, Jonathan Refoy,
Investor Relations Director Director, Media Relations
Telephone: +44 (0)1252 383040 Telephone: +44 (0)7880 252144
Email: investors@baesystems.com Email: jonathan.refoy@baesystems.com
Issued by:
David Parkes - Company Secretary
BAE Systems plc
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