The Obama administration on Thursday announced an arms deal with Saudi Arabia valued at nearly $30 billion, an agreement that will send 84 F-15 fighter jets and assorted weaponry to the kingdom. The administration notified Congress last year of its intent to sell advanced weaponry to Saudi Arabia, a key U.S.
U.s., Saudi Arabia Strike $30 Billion Arms Deal
Jason Ukman, Washington Post
Thu, 12/29/2011 - 10:29am
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