Oman's Supreme Commander of Armed Forces, Sayyid Badr bin Saud bin Harib al-Busaidi, Minister Responsible for Defence Affairs signed on Saturday at his office at Mua'skar Bait Al-Falaj an agreement with the French N.H.I Company to provide the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) with 20 N.H.90 helicopters in order to replace some of current the RAFO Helicopters.
The general manager of the French company signed the deal for his side.
The signing of the agreement came as part of Oman's efforts to develop the SAF defence capabilities and train Omani cadres, ONA reported.
Under the term of the agreement, the French company will enter into joint development projects with the Omani side. The signing ceremony was attended by Air Vice Marchal Yahya bin Rasheed al-Juma'ah, RAFO Commander, Brigadier Mohammed bin Saleem bin Nassir al-Mazidi, director-general of finance and accounts, Air Commodore Khalid bin Mohammed al-Sulaimi, director-general of procurements and contracts, the director of the project and representatives of the French company.
RAFO Commander said the new aircraft will enhance the crops capabilities in carrying out its various missions and in supporting the Armed Forces and citizens in remote areas. (menareport.com)
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