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10-09-2005, 04:53 PM
$2 Billion in U.S. Military Sales to Saudis Possible
By AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, WASHINGTON
The Pentagon has notified the U.S. Congress of possible military sales to Saudi Arabia valued at more than $2 billion , if all options are exercised.
The proposed sales include a laundry list of armored personnel carriers, command vehicles, water cannons, a variety of trucks, ambulances, ammunition and assault rifles for the Saudi Arabian National Guard.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), which notified Congress Monday of the possible sale, valued that proposed sale at up to $918 million.
Another proposed sale, valued at up to $401 million, is for a system that distributes information through data links to fighter aircraft.
The system “will increase pilot operational effectiveness by providing an at-a-glance portrayal of targets, threats and friendly forces on an easy-to-understand relative position display,” the DSCA said.
When combined with AWACS radar planes and ground command and control, the system “will provide allied forces greater situational awareness in any coalition operation,” the agency said.
The third proposed sale, valued at up to $760 million, is for continued technical and logistical support for a wide spectrum of Saudi military aircraft, aircraft engines and missiles, the agency said.
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By AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, WASHINGTON
The Pentagon has notified the U.S. Congress of possible military sales to Saudi Arabia valued at more than $2 billion , if all options are exercised.
The proposed sales include a laundry list of armored personnel carriers, command vehicles, water cannons, a variety of trucks, ambulances, ammunition and assault rifles for the Saudi Arabian National Guard.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), which notified Congress Monday of the possible sale, valued that proposed sale at up to $918 million.
Another proposed sale, valued at up to $401 million, is for a system that distributes information through data links to fighter aircraft.
The system “will increase pilot operational effectiveness by providing an at-a-glance portrayal of targets, threats and friendly forces on an easy-to-understand relative position display,” the DSCA said.
When combined with AWACS radar planes and ground command and control, the system “will provide allied forces greater situational awareness in any coalition operation,” the agency said.
The third proposed sale, valued at up to $760 million, is for continued technical and logistical support for a wide spectrum of Saudi military aircraft, aircraft engines and missiles, the agency said.
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