Saudi Arabia set to purchase $60bn in US arms

摘要

Anew US deal to sell USD60 billion in aircraft and advanced weapon systems to Saudi Arabia over 10 years has elicited concern from both Israel and Iran about the boost in technology for Riyadh.rnThe deals revealed in late August build on a programme established under the previous US administration to provide Middle Eastern allies with advanced missile defence systems to guard against the growing threat of a bellicose Iran. Details of the 10-year package have not been confirmed by the US Department of Defense, ahead of an expected decision in the US Congress set for September, but published reports in both the US and Saudi Arabia outline key elements.