Tag: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Orders Four C-27J MPAs

C-27J MPA | Image: Leonardo

Leonardo S.p.A. has signed a contract to deliver four C-27J Maritime Patrol Aircraft to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defence. The aircraft will support maritime patrol, anti-submarine warfare, search and rescue, and transport missions, with deliveries to the Royal Saudi Naval Forces expected from 2029.

04 more A330 MRTT refuellers for Saudi Arabia

A Royal Saudi Air Force Airbus A330 MRTT (Multi Role Tanker Transport) | Photo: Pablo Cabellos del Sol/Airbus Defence and Space

The Royal Saudi Air Force already operates six Airbus A330 MRTT aircraft and the four new aircraft are expected to enter service in 2027. A total of 82 A330 MRTT aircraft have been ordered by 15 countries, giving Airbus a 90 percent market share outside the USA.