In a significant move, Saudi Arabia is reportedly considering replacing its fleet of 42 C-130 Hercules with 33 Embraer C-390 Millennium aircraft. This decision, reflecting a strategic pivot in defense aviation, could profoundly impact the global aerospace industry, particularly affecting U.S. manufacturer Lockheed Martin. The proposed acquisition, negotiated through Saudi Arabia’s investment fund SAMI, aims […]
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