LONDON: BAE Systems has renamed its US office in Saudi Arabia as it targets increased industrial partnerships in the Kingdom.
The US office of BAE Systems, formerly known as Land Services Arabia, is now called BAE Systems Saudi America.
According to a statement from BAE Systems, the new name “reflects the all-encompassing nature of the organization for providing in-country services and interfacing with Saudi customers and partners, and supports key products developed by BAE Systems in the United States”.
These include combat vehicles, artillery systems, protection systems, electronic warfare capabilities, precision guidance, and aircraft survivability systems.
The renaming formally took place during a recent reception hosted by the US Embassy in Riyadh.
John Godfrey, acting deputy chief of mission, said at the event: “President Trump’s ground-breaking visit to Saudi Arabia seven months ago laid the groundwork for the cooperation we see today and for stronger US-Saudi partnerships in the years to come. BAE Systems Saudi America has plans underway for significant industrial partnerships here in Saudi Arabia.”
BAE Systems this year delivered the final four aircraft of the 72 planes ordered under its Salam Typhoon program in the Kingdom.
It also has a Typhoon support program, and agreed an additional 20,000 flying hours under a contract amendment signed in April.
BAE Systems renames Saudi office
BAE Systems renames Saudi office
Crown prince speaks with regional, global leaders about Iranian aggression
- Calls came as several Gulf Arab states were targeted by Iranian missiles
- Also spoke with French president, Pakistani prime minister
RIYADH: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke to several regional leaders on the phone on Saturday, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The calls came as several Gulf Arab states were targeted by Iranian missiles after Tehran pledged to retaliate against strikes by the US and Israel that hit several cities in Iran in the early hours of Saturday.
The crown prince spoke with UAE president Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and King Abdullah II of Jordan.
The crown prince affirmed the Kingdom’s full solidarity with, and support for, their nations and stressed “Saudi Arabia’s readiness to mobilize all its resources to assist them in responding to the brutal Iranian attacks they suffered, which undermine the region’s security and stability,” the SPA added.
He also received a call from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, SPA reported.
They reviewed the impact of the ongoing escalation, with the Egyptian leader affirming Egypt’s solidarity with the Kingdom and backing for the steps it has taken to defend its sovereignty and maintain regional stability.
Prince Mohammed also received a call from French President Emmanuel Macron, during which he reiterated Saudi Arabia’s condemnation of the Iranian rocket attacks targeting the Kingdom and neighboring states, affirming that all necessary measures are being taken to defend its territory and support sisterly countries in safeguarding their sovereignty and security.
In a separate call, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his country’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia and support for the measures it is taking to protect its sovereignty, security and stability in response to the Iranian attacks, SPA added.
