Thursday, 19 May 2011

U.S. quietly expanding defense ties with Saudis - Military News | News From Afghanistan, Iraq And Around The World - Military Times

U.S. quietly expanding defense ties with Saudis - Military News | News From Afghanistan, Iraq And Around The World - Military Times
By Robert Burns - The Associated Press
Posted : Thursday May 19, 2011 7:46:06 EDT
WASHINGTON — Despite their deepening political divide, the United States and Saudi Arabia are quietly expanding defense ties on a vast scale, led by a little-known project to develop an elite force to protect the kingdom’s oil riches and future nuclear sites.

The U.S. also is in discussions with Saudi Arabia to create an air and missile defense system with far greater capability against the regional rival the Saudis fear most, Iran. And it is with Iran mainly in mind that the Saudis are pressing ahead with a historic $60 billion arms deal that will provide dozens of new...
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