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Lockheed Martin to assemble 150 S-70s in Saudi Arabia

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Lockheed Martin will partner with Taqnia to assemble an estimated 150 S-70 Black Hawk helicopters in Saudi Arabia.

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The agreement was part of a massive arms package announced during President Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia.

Lockheed added that this will help create 450 U.S. jobs.

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One thought on “Lockheed Martin to assemble 150 S-70s in Saudi Arabia”

  1. This is good news for the US and Lockheed Martin as well. This deal does not just create jobs, but extend the production line of this venerable and excellent aircraft.

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