U.S. to Offer F-fifteen Fighters to Saudi Arabia
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By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Provider WASHINGTON, Dec. 29, 2011 – The United States will offer 84 new F-fifteen fighter jets and upgrades for 70 active plane to Saudi Arabia underneath a virtually $29.four billion arrangement, U.S. officers introduced right now. For the duration of a joint State Division and Protection Division briefing right now, James N. Miller, principal deputy underneath secretary of protection for coverage, and Andrew Shapiro, assistant secretary of state for political-army affairs, reviewed the sale. “The United States is firmly dedicated to the stability of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as we have been for virtually 7 many years, and … far more broadly, the United States and Saudi Arabia have a sturdy mutual curiosity in the stability and balance of the Gulf,” Miller explained. The F-15s Saudi Arabia will acquire “will have the most current era of computing electricity, radar technological innovation, infrared sensors and digital warfare programs,” he additional. “This arrangement reinforces the sturdy and enduring partnership amongst the United States and Saudi Arabia,” Shapiro explained. “It demonstrates the U.S. dedication to a sturdy Saudi protection capacity as a essential element to regional stability.” State and DOD have labored to conclude the arrangement considering that June 2010, Shapiro additional. The White Property previously right now unveiled a assertion detailing the International Army Income software arrangement, which also will give munitions, spare areas, instruction, preservation and logistics assist for the F-15s to the Royal Saudi Air Drive.