Brother
@Zarvan already created a thread on the Arab section (where this news belongs to as the Arab section is solely intended for military matters related to the Arab world).
@The Eagle kindly merge the threads and move this one to the Arab section of PDF. Thanks.
Saudi Arabia Signs Agreement With Russia To Buy S-400 Air Defence System, Other Weapons
Russian President Putin and Saudi King Salman: Sputnik Photo
The Saudi Arabia Ministry of Defense signed contracts with the Russian government to procure the S-400 air defense system, the Kornet-EM system, the TOS-1A, the AGS-30 and the Kalashnikov AK-103.
As part of the agreement signed in Moscow today, Russia will transfer technology and localize the manufacturing and sustainment of these armament systems in the Kingdom, a press statement from the Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) said.
Consequent to the agreement, SAMI signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and a General Terms and Conditions Contract with ROSOBORONEXPORT, Russia’s state company for exporting military products.
The MOU focuses on localizing the manufacturing and sustainment of advance armament systems in Saudi Arabia. The MOU includes the transfer of technology for the local production of the Kornet-EM anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) system, the TOS-1A advanced multiple rocket launcher and AGS-30 automatic grenade launchers with grenades.
In addition, the parties will cooperate in setting a plan to localize the manufacturing and sustainment of parts of the S-400 air defense system.
The General Terms Contract covers the local production of the Kalashnikov AK-103 and its ammunition which will contribute to raising the local content and enhancing self-sufficiency in line with the Saudi government's Vision 2030.
The agreements also include educational and training programs for Saudi nationals to ensure the sustainability and development of the military industries sector in Saudi Arabia. These agreements are expected to have tangible economic contributions and create hundreds of direct jobs.
It will also transfer cutting edge technologies that will act as a catalyst for localizing 50% of the Kingdom’s military spending as targeted by Vision 2030.
http://www.defenseworld.net/news/20...ir_Defence_System__Other_Weapons#.WdZIhGiCxPY
KSA's largest trade partner is China (we have close military ties with them too and most importantly growing ones - people will soon hear more about this), the US and now Russia. That's what influence, money, pragmatism and wise leadership can lead you to. So much for the usual "puppet" nonsense by the ignorant fools whose countries of origin influence is mostly nowhere near that of KSA. Let them bark, post propaganda, nonsense while we keep improving on all fronts as a nation and as a people.
THAAD, Patriot and now this. A certain barking entity will think twice before using their North Korean missiles (based on old USSR technology) and having daydreams and fantasies. They will get burned badly. Let us hope that they will act wisely.