Aramco awards offshore security contract

07 December 2017
Local subsidiary of General Dynamics is selected to install integrated security systems

Saudi Aramco has awarded an offshore security contract to the local subsidiary of the US' General Dynamics.

The contract involves installing long-range integrated security systems at nine offshore sites in the Gulf, according to a Reuters report that cites anonymous sources.

Other bidders for the contract included:

  • Raytheon (US)
  • Rheinmetall (Germany)
  • Leonardo’s Selex ES (Saudi Arabia)

The value of the contract has not been disclosed.

General Dynamics will work with the Saudi Binladin Group on the project, according to sources.

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