Under the estimated $2bn sale, Saudi Arabia has requested the supply of five E-3A AWACS Block 40/45 mission computing upgrade systems, along with 20 AN/UPX-40 next-generation identification friend or foe (NG IFF) systems.
The package also includes communication equipment, spare and repairs parts, support equipment, mission planning system, personnel training and training equipment, as well as other related elements of logistics and programme support.
The Block 40/45 major defence equipment includes new mission computing hardware and software with open architecture, such as computers, servers, and mission interactive displays, while NG IFF equipment includes receivers, interrogators and processor hardware for early detection of friendly contacts.