The Obama administration plans to sell the Wahabbi Saudi Arabian absolute monarchy military equipments which includes 84 F-15s, 70 Apaches, 72 Black Hawks, several Little Bird helicopters and upgrade of 70 used F-15s. The Saudis are anxious of Iranian Shiite theocracy's missiles and this deal is aimed at countering Iran. The sale will be spread over 15 to 20 years and will need to be approved by Congress first.
Source: AFP
Thursday, October 21, 2010
US to sell Saudis $US60 billion worth of arms
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