Saudi Arabia Eyes $6.7 Billion C-130J Purchase

By Gabe Starosta / November 9, 2012 at 7:10 PM
The Defense Department has notified lawmakers of a proposal to sell 25 new tanker and cargo aircraft to Saudi Arabia for a projected cost of nearly $7 billion, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced today. Saudi Arabia, which already has approval to go ahead with a $29 billion purchase of 84 F-15 fighter jets and a variety of other military equipment, is looking to upgrade its transport and refueling fleet with the acquisition of the C-130J aircraft, according to DSCA...

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