10:12 GMT, March 19, 2009 defpro.com, Berlin | Reuters yesterday afternoon reported that European aerospace and defence giant, EADS has won a contract for border security in Sudi Arabia worth $1 billion. This has been confirmed by Dr. Stefan Zoller, CEO of EADS' Defence & Security Division and a Member said on Wednesday.

The contract comprises the construction of a 900 kilometre razor-wire border fence, shielding Saudi Arabia from its north-eastern neighbour Iraq. Additionally, thermal imaging and radar equipment will be installed.

The contract is part of a wider national defence plan to secure Saudi Arabia's 6,500 kilometre border.