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US plans massive weapons sale to Saudi Arabia

Other News Materials 9 August 2010 20:36 (UTC +04:00)
The United States is drawing up a 30-billion-dollar sale of weapons to Saudi Arabia despite Israeli concerns about the proposed package, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday, dpa reported .
US plans massive weapons sale to Saudi Arabia

The United States is drawing up a 30-billion-dollar sale of weapons to Saudi Arabia despite Israeli concerns about the proposed package, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday, dpa reported .

The centerpiece of the package is eighty-four F-15 fighter jets and it also includes dozens of UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters along with other equipment, the Journal reported, citing unnamed US officials.

Israel has expressed concerns about the provision of a rival like Saudi Arabia with sophisticated weapons which could endanger its security.

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