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  "textContent": "With an eye on bolstering its naval capabilities amid rising regional security threats in the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea, Saudi Arabia is acquiring Leonardo’s C-27 tactical airlifter for armed maritime patrols, becoming the first country to purchase the aircraft in that configuration. Leonardo will deliver four C-27J Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) to the […]\n\nThe post Saudi Sidelines U.S. P-8 Poseidon, Picks Leonardo C-27J Maritime Patrol Aircraft To Boost Defenses appeared first on EURASIAN TIMES.",
  "title": "Saudi Sidelines U.S. P-8 Poseidon, Picks Leonardo C-27J Maritime Patrol Aircraft To Boost Defenses"
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