Saudis Buy British Jets
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LONDON — Saudi Arabia’s air force took delivery Tuesday of two British-made Hawk jets, the first part of an $8-billion aircraft order. The Saudis, who turned to the Europeans after the United States backed away from selling advanced jets to them, are buying 72 Tornado fighters, 30 Hawks and 30 PC-9 turboprop trainers.
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