Equipping Saudi Arabia with 10 missile defense systems made by South Korea

According to Fars International News Agency, South Korea’s Ministry of Defense revealed on Thursday that as part of a $3.2 billion contract signed in November, will export air defense systems to Saudi Arabia. /land/2024/02/07/saudi-arabia-signs-32b-deal-for-south-korean-air-defense-systems/?utm_campaign=dfn-ebb&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sailthru&SToverlay=2002c2d9-c344-4bbb-8610- e5794efcfa7d”>Defense News”, while holding a defense exhibition in Riyadh, the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen military cooperation.

“Esad Al-Jamai”, the president of Boeing Company in Saudi Arabia, said: “Riyadh defense exhibition is an important event for We are for communication with partners. We look forward to highlighting Boeing’s strong support for the development of Saudi Arabia’s aerospace and defense capabilities in the country.”

According to this report, the The Saudi Arabian Air Force may be looking to upgrade its current F-15 fleet and there are rumors of purchasing 54 F-15 Eagles. Saudi Arabia purchased the first F-15 fighter in 1978.

F-15 AX is not the only option Riyadh is considering. This country is also looking to buy the “Eurofighter Typhoon” fighter. Saudi Arabia is also eyeing the French-made Rafale fighter. Meanwhile, Saudi pilots are of average quality.

Boeing has advertised the capabilities of its new fighter and claims that F 15-AiX flies in any weather conditions.

Richard Abulafia, an aviation analyst, said: “The Saudis are fighters” 15″ from the United States, and of course they want the F-35, but they are eager to meet their needs from dual sources.”

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