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Sunday, July 25, 2010

ESC awards contract to upgrade Saudi AWACS aircraft

E-3A AWACSThe Airborne Early Warning and Control International Branch of the Electronic Systems Center here recently awarded a $73 million contract to Boeing Integrated Defense Systems in Seattle to enhance and improve capabilities for the Royal Saudi Air Force's fleet of E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft.

"This foreign military sales contract is for the Radar System Improvement Program, which is a battle-proven operational capability," said Ann Choi, deputy program manager. "The contract moves us into Phase II-A -- the production phase."

The RSIP will provide increased operational flexibility, enhanced radar performance and improved abilities to respond to electronic attacks.

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