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- Saudi Arabia will acquire four C-27J tactical air lifters from Leonardo, marking their first use as armed maritime patrol units.
- The aircraft will carry torpedoes, anti-ship missiles, and depth charges, and will perform search-and-rescue and air drop missions.
- Deliveries to the Saudi Navy are expected to begin in 2029.
- Saudi Arabia previously purchased two C-27Js for firefighting and medical evacuation, while Leonardo has sold 99 C-27Js to 19 countries.