Germany Greenlights Eurofighter Typhoon Sale to Saudi Arabia
The German government has decided not to obstruct Britain’s efforts to sell more Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, according to German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock.
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The German government has decided not to obstruct Britain’s efforts to sell more Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, according to German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock.
Saudi Arabia is reported to be considering the purchase of 33 C-390 Millennium transport aircraft manufactured by the Brazilian company Embraer, a decision that could further strain its defense relations with longtime ally, the United States.
French aircraft manufacturer, Dassault Aviation has confirmed ongoing negotiations with Saudi Arabia for the sale of 54 Rafale fighter jets, following Germany’s continued obstruction of Riyadh’s efforts to acquire further batch of the Eurofighter Typhoon.
Saudi Arabia is reported to be in the “final stages” of negotiations with South Korea to purchase a significant quantity of weapons from the East Asian country, which emerged as the world’s fourth-largest arms exporter last year.
Saudi Arabia is reported to be considering a proposal to acquire a total of 54 Rafale fighter jets manufactured by France for its air force after its efforts to obtain Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets were blocked by Germany.
Saudi Arabia is reportedly exploring the possibility of procuring between 100 and 200 Rafale fighter jets from the French aerospace firm Dassault Aviation, following the denial of its request to acquire the F-35 due to Washington’s steadfast commitment to uphold Israel’s military superiority in the Middle East.
Saudi Arabia is reportedly requesting the United States to provide the Middle East country with a nuclear technology as an exchange to agreeing to establish diplomatic relations with its long-time adversary, Israel.