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U.S. Lawmakers Raise Doubts on Sale of Smart Bombs to Saudi Arabia
A group of U.S. lawmakers said on Monday they had requested more information from President Donald Trump’s administration about the potential sale of precision-guided munitions to Saudi Arabia, expressing concern about civilian casualties in Riyadh’s campaign in Yemen that delayed the deal last year. Thirty mostly Democratic lawmakers signed the letter to U.S. Secretary of […]
Saudi Arabia, U.S. Play Down Reports of Curbs on Military Support
Saudi Arabia and the United States on Sunday played down media reports that Washington had decided to limit military support, including planned arms sales to the kingdom, over its war in Yemen. Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said that Riyadh had not been officially informed of such decisions, which he described as contradicting the reality, […]
U.S. to Halt Some Arms Sales to Saudi, Citing Civilian Deaths in Yemen Campaign
The United States has decided to limit military support to Saudi Arabia’s campaign in Yemen because of concerns over widespread civilian casualties and will halt a planned arms sale to the kingdom, U.S. officials told Reuters. The United States will also revamp future training of the kingdom’s air force to focus on improving Saudi targeting […]
General Dynamics Awarded $39 Million to Provide Mk82 and Mk84 Bombs to Saudi Arabia, UAE, Iraq, and France
General Dynamics – Ordnance and Tactical Systems, Garland, Texas, was awarded a $39,258,206 modification (P0004) to foreign military sales contract (Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, France and Iraq) W52P1J-13-D-0050 for MK82-1 bomb bodies (162); MK82-6 bomb bodies (7,245); and MK84-10 bomb bodies (9,664), being bought in support of Air Force and Navy requirements. Work will […]
Senators Seek Halt to US Bomb Sales for Saudi War
Two senators on the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee are pressing ahead with their fight to limit American bomb sales to Saudi Arabia in protest for Riyadh’s conduct of its military intervention in Yemen’s civil war. Sens. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., and Rand Paul, R-Ky., introduced an amendment to the annual defense policy bill that would bar US sales […]
State Department Approves $1.29 Billion Sale of Air-to-Ground Munitions to Saudi Arabia
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Saudi Arabia for air-to-ground munitions and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated cost of $1.29 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on November 13, 2015. […]
State Department Approves $70 Million Sale of JDAM Guided Bombs to Turkey
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Turkey for Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM) and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated cost of $70 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on October 28, 2015. The […]
Boeing Unveils Fully Armed Saudi F-15SA, Most Advanced Production Eagle Ever
The F-15SA is the most advanced production F-15 Eagle ever built. Saudi Arabia ordered 84 new build F-15SAs and close to 70 kits to upgrade their existing F-15S fleet to the SA configuration. Just one part of this upgrade is the activation of Eagle’s outboard wing stores stations, which will expand the jet’s already heavy […]