During the week of Sultan Haitham Al Said's visit to London concerning Oman, BAE Systems was reported to be expected to secure a new naval contract for Oman. The history of past partnerships is said to be complicating the development.
During the week of Sultan Haitham Al Said's visit to London, BAE Systems, described as the UK's largest defense company, was reported to be expected to secure a new contract for the Omani navy.
The article links this outlook to the importance of defense relations and cooperation between Oman and the UK, but notes that the history of their past naval partnership is making the current contract negotiations more difficult.