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Annual Report PDF - Black Sun Plc

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Directors’ <strong>Report</strong>: Business ReviewKey home markets in detail continuedSaudi ArabiaMarket contextRegional tensions continueto ensure that defence andsecurity remain a high priorityfor the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia(KSA). In 2009, defenceexpenditure was 10.9% of GDP.Our positionBAE Systems acts as the prime contractor forthe UK/KSA government-to-government defenceagreement and also holds certain direct contractswith the Saudi government. Progress is ongoingto modernise the Saudi armed forces in line withthe 2005 UK/KSA Understanding Document, andthe Group continues to support the operationalcapability of the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) andRoyal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) through the SaudiBritish Defence Co-operation Programme (SBDCP).Investing in Saudi industryBAE Systems continues to develop its presencein Saudi Arabia and remains committed todeveloping a greater indigenous capabilityin-Kingdom. The business is pursuing a policyof transferring technology and work to SaudiEconomic Offset companies in areas such as theTornado Programmed Depot Maintenance andUpgrade facility.26 www.baesystems.com

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