Oman has sent an indication to the UK Government that it will buy Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft for its Royal Air Force.

A spokesman for British Prime Minister Gordon Brown spokesman said the Gulf state had indicated an intention to purchase the jets, according to Reuters.

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Oman began talks with BAE Systems to buy 24 Typhoons worth at least £1.4bn (US$2.13bn) as far back as 2008.

If the deal is finally signed it will give a boost to the Eurofighter project, which has faced uncertainty with European nations not willing to buy the full number of jets they signed up for.

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