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Report: U.S., Saudis close to largest arms deal ever
Boeing F-15 fighter jets like these would be a large part of the reported arms deal.
The United States may be on the verge of its largest arms sale ever, a package of aircraft and weapons systems for Saudi Arabia that could total $60 billion when the final bill is done, according to a report in Monday’s Wall Street Journal.
If completed, the deal could also generate more than 75,000 jobs, the Journal reported.
The Obama administration is expected to notify Congress of the planned sale this week, according to the Journal report. Production would take place over five to 10 years, the Journal said.
Key components of the sale would be Boeing F-15 fighter jets – as many as 84 new ones and the refurbishment of 70 others – and helicopters including 70 Apaches, 72 Black Hawks and three dozen Little Birds.
Discussions are also under way over naval and missile defense systems for the Saudis, the Journal reported.
Meanwhile, Boeing is a contender in another F-15 sale, this time to South Korea.
The Korea Times reported Monday that the Pentagon has approved a Boeing request to market a stealth version of the F-15, dubbed the Silent Eagle, to Seoul.
The Times points out, however, that Lockheed-Martin’s F-35 Lightning and the Eurofighter Typhoon may be stronger contenders to win a South Korean order for 60 fighter jets.
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The Joint Chiefs could make that happen.
Please, before actling like a complete idiot know your geography atleast like that you wont look all bad.
Wow, you hate your country and democracy so much that you'd endorse a coup?
Since when is Saudi our enemy? Your associating them with Iraq and Iran because they are Arabs, dont be so ignorant...Then again how can I blame you considering your only degree came from the University of CNN.
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Hey genius you are just like the typical Obama hatter....do not even know culture beyond your family ties. Iranians are Persians, and Saudis are Arabs. Iranians are Shiats, and the Saudis are Sunni Muslims. Quick history: Persians and Arabs do not like each other; Sunnis and Shiats hate each other.
Here we go...arming our enemy again. Did we not learn anything about arming Afganistan years ago? How did we elect such a complete idiot????????????
Where were u when Bush was kissing King Abdullah on the cheek. Dont be so ignorant as to believe Bush didnt do deals with the Saudis...remember even though the 9/11 hijackers came from Saudi Arabia it was Iraq where Bush sent us looking for Osoma not Saudi Arabia
The sad part, Jim, is that you actually believe that the words flowing from your fingertips are based on reality. So to summarize , you want tanks on the lawn... to remove Obama from Power. After reading your pathetic voodoo themed rant about heaven, you must be one of these loud, stupid, obnoxious christian fundamentalist republicans. For reference, Jim : Federal government level Republicans and Democrats are practically the same species – Corporatists to the bone. You've been duped, Jim. You think the Republicans are on your team because some of them are Pro-Life, and some of them use the word God in sentences. If you weren't such an irrational, emotional character, you'd perhaps be able to comprehend the issues at hand : The Federal Government at large is and has been shredding the Lower-Middle/Middle Class in this country one Job Loss Overseas at a time while overburdening us with a higher tax rate. Your republicans are right in the middle of it, Jim. Being the corporatists that they are because of campaign finance issues (Republican and Democrat, alike), decisions are made based on growth and shareholders instead of pure national interest of the people at large. In essence, you insist on kicking yourself in the ass on a daily basis.
this is how our politcians create jobs??? that explains why we keep fighting wars, great plan
The Royal Saudi Air Force began receiving US military aircraft, hardware and training in 1952 Which spans 11 US Presidents but let's blame it on Obama he gets blamed for everything else anyway. You should probably blame him for all the military equipment they receive from Russia, Britain and France also
go Obama. we love you
Wow! You display all the makings of a true nut case. Post stuff like this and you'll get a visit from the Secret Service real soon now.
We have been selling weapons to lots of people over many years. Given the length of time it takes to get full approval, this particular sale probably started with either Clinton or G.W. Obama may get to do final approval, but it ain't his doing. We sell these systems for a couple of reasons, first that these allies, not enemies, have some decent military capability as a deterrent capability (I have no record of the Sauids attacking anyone recently.) Second, it keeps down the cost of production lines for spares and upgrades that would otherwise come out of your pocket.
Be glad they are buying from us instead of the Russians or perhaps the Chinese.
The technologies have licensing, every year that they want to re-use the equipment (whether it be fight jets, ships or weapons systems that are Net-Centric), they will have to pay us again.. Lockheed has a great business model. No, Obama is not selling us out, these plans have been in the works for decades. I n fact we will be reducing the trade deficit and our national debt, of the best products America has to offer. The truth is we are a war machine, and weapons systems are out most valuable export.