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Marhalim Abas
PETALING JAYA (Nov 27, 2012): The British government has offered Malaysia an arms package which can be worth more than RM10 billion if all options are exercised.
The proposed package includes new Hawk jet trainers, advanced frigates, howitzers and future soldier systems for the army, industry sources told theSun.
Separately, the British government is also backing the offer by BAE Systems to sell 18 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets for the Royal Malaysian Air Force's multi-role combat aircraft (MRCA) requirement.
The sources said they do not expect any deal to be signed soon as the offer needs to be studied in detail.
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In 1988, the British government under the then prime minister Margaret Thatcher presented a similar package to Malaysia, resulting in the procurement of Hawk trainers and frigates worth some RM4.9 billion in 1992.
According to sources, the current offer has been made as Britain seeks to boost its defence exports amid severe cutbacks in military spending by the United States and Europe.
Read the full story at The Sun Daily