The Pentagon has notified the United States 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 Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), which notified Congress on Monday of the possible sale, valued that proposed sale at up to $918-million.
Another proposed sale, valued at up to $401-million, was 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 airborne warning and control system (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, was for continued technical and logistical support for a wide spectrum of Saudi military aircraft, aircraft engines and missiles, the agency said. – Sapa-AFP