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Friday, November 30, 2012

Saudi Arabia keen on $130m Patriot missile deal

MIM-104 Patriot |Saudi Arabia is seeking to order a $130m military package from the United States to help with its Patriot Missiles programme.

According to the US Defence Security Cooperation Agency, the Government of Saudi Arabia is asking for technical services to "recertify the functional shelf life of up to 300 Patriot guidance enhanced missiles and associated equipment".

The estimated cost is $130m, the Agency said, adding that the proposed sale was still to receive approval from the US Congress.

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1 comment:

  1. Ko Savonije1/12/12 08:53

    It seems you already knew the answer, " Its all about "money" - and OIL!"

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