Britain’s attempt to sell 48 “Eurofighter” fighters to Saudi Arabia

According to the report of the international group of Fars news agency, news sources reported on Monday evening Tehran time about British efforts to sell dozens of Eurofighter Typhoon 4th generation fighters to the Saudi Air Force.

According to news sources, England is negotiating to sell 48 Typhoon Eurofighter fighters to Saudi Arabia. The Typhoon is an agile fighter capable of close air combat. The speed of this plane is one and a half mach and is compatible with all kinds of weather conditions. form, but the Saudi pilots are average in terms of quality. The Rafale fighter made in France had been announced. Saudi Arabia is also eyeing the French-made Rafale fighter because the long wait to get the “Eurofighter” fighter is futile due to Germany’s reluctance to export weapons to this country.

Germany, one of the manufacturers of this aircraft, announced in July that it will not allow the delivery of Eurofighter Typhoon fighters to Saudi Arabia. After the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a critic of Saudi Arabia, in the Saudi consulate in Turkey in 2018, Germany blocked arms exports to the country.

” Richard Abulafia, an aviation analyst, said: “The Saudis are getting the F-15 fighter from the United States, and of course they want the F-35 as well.” But they are eager to meet their needs from a dual source.”

Germany’s veto in the Eurofighter consortium has stopped these deals. In response to this issue, England has presented proposals aimed at investigating Germany’s objections and promoting the sale of this type of fighter to Saudi Arabia.

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