2010 U.S. arms sale to Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia–United States relations



former saudi arabian crown prince sultan bin abdul-aziz al saud in white house.


on october 20, 2010, u.s. state department notified congress of intention make biggest arms sale in american history – estimated $60.5 billion purchase kingdom of saudi arabia. package represents considerable improvement in offensive capability of saudi armed forces.


the u.s. keen point out arms transfer increase interoperability u.s. forces. in 1990–1991 gulf war, having u.s.-trained saudi forces, along military installations built u.s. specifications, allowed american armed forces deploy in comfortable , familiar battle environment. new deal increase these capabilities, advanced american military infrastructure built.








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