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Defence & Security News - USA & Saudi Arabia
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| US State Department approves a possible military sale to Saudi Arabia for support services | |||
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The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for support services. The estimated cost is $200 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on February 17, 2016.
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 USMTM is the Organization responsible for Security Cooperation training and advisory support for Saudi Arabia Ministry of Defense (Photo : www.army.mil) |
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The Government of Saudi Arabia has requested a possible sale of support services by the United States Military Training Mission to Saudi Arabia (USMTM). USMTM is the Security Cooperation Organization (SCO) responsible for identifying, planning, and executing U.S. Security Cooperation training and advisory support for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Defense.
This proposed sale will provide the continuation of Technical Assistance Field Teams (TAFT) and other support for USMTM services to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The proposed sale supports the United States’ continued commitment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s security and strengthens U.S.-Saudi Arabia strategic partnership. Sustaining the USMTM supports Saudi Arabia in deterring hostile action and increases U.S. - Saudi Arabia military interoperability. Saudi Arabia will have no difficulty absorbing this support. The proposed sale will not alter the basic military balance in the region. It will support Combatant Command initiatives in the region by enabling Saudi Arabia’s efforts to combat aggression and terrorism. |
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