EADS wins $1 billion Saudi fence contract
Friday, Mar 20, 2009
Reuters yesterday afternoon said that European aerospace and defence giant, EADS has won a contract for border security in Sudi Arabia worth $1 billion.
This was confirmed by Dr. Stefan Zoller, CEO of EADS' Defence & Security Division and a Member said on Wednesday.
The contract determines the building of a 900 kilometre razor-wire border fence shielding Saudi Arabia from its north-eastern neighbour Iraq.
Additionally, thermal imaging and radar equipment will be installed.
The contract is part of a wider national defence plan to secure Saudi Arabia's 6,500 kilometre borders.
Source: Defense Professionals
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