Continuation of US military cooperation with the Saudi armed forces
The US State Department on Saturday approved military cooperation with the Saudi army worth one billion dollars, claiming to counter threats. |
According to the report of Fars News Agency International Group, the US government has approved a new military training program for Saudi Arabia, continuing to help its Arab allies in the south of the Persian Gulf. .
according to the website “Gulf News”, the US Department of State announced on Saturday a new military cooperation with Saudi Arabia worth one billion dollars for the military training of the country’s armed forces In particular, it approved the air force.
The US Department of State announced in a statement: “This military aid increases Saudi Arabia’s ability to deal with threats.” It improves the present and the future.”
This new grant deepens the relationship between the two allies while still maintaining the ban on sales. Some offensive weapons are attached.
This contract includes flight and professional military training and equipment for the Saudi Air Force and other military branches of this country. The body of the Saudi Air Force is formed by American-made F-15 fighters, but Saudi pilots are of average quality.
Earlier, news sources reported about British efforts to sell dozens of Eurofighter Typhoon 4th generation fighters to the Saudi Air Force. Aviation analysts said in this context: “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.”
Accordingly, the UK is negotiating to sell 48 Typhoon Eurofighter fighters to It is Saudi Arabia.
The Typhoon is an agile fighter capable of close air combat. The speed of this plane is Mach one and a half and it is compatible with all kinds of weather conditions.
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