President Trump and King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
Colin Clark, Breaking Defense: Saudis Rock US Alliance, Say They’ll Buy Russia’s Top Plane Killer, S-400
WASHINGTON: That rumble under your feet you sensed this morning was the earthquake caused by the decision of one of America’s closest allies, Saudis Arabia, to join Turkey in buying Russia’s vaunted S-400 surface to air missile system.
The announcement carried extra diplomatic weight as Saudi King Salman was visiting Russia when the Saudis made the announcement.
Former NATO and European Command leader, retired Adm. James Stavridis, called the sale “a step backwards in US foreign and defense policy.” Since World War II, when President Roosevelt agreed with King Faisal that we would guarantee Saudi sovereignty in return for access to their oil, the kingdom has been one of our closest allies, notwithstanding the 911 attacks led by Saudi citizens.
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WNU Editor: I was surprised when I first read this news on Russian websites yesterday touting the deal. I thought the articles were wrong and/or an exaggeration on what Russia's defense industry was hoping for .... and that this was not an actual sale. Talk about everyone being wrong and being out of the loop .... specifically Washington. And talk about the Saudis telling the Americans and Europeans that the age where the Saudis always bought weapons from the West was now coming to an end. This news is creating shock waves in the U.S. military/foreign policy community .... and I do expect other "close" U.S. allies following suit in the months/year to come.
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