Saudi Arms Buyers Won a $3.5 Billion Discount From the Pentagon
- Pentagon waived $3.5 billion to sell $15 billion Thaad system
- Other U.S. allies also win waivers from paying for development
Trump Says Saudi Investment Will Add Over 40K U.S. Jobs
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President Donald Trump says the Saudis are a “big purchaser” of American arms. A $3.5 billion discount they won from the Pentagon last year in buying an anti-missile system for $15 billion shows they’re also adept at tapping into the Pentagon’s generosity.
Welcoming Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman to the White House on Tuesday, Trump said the kingdom has completed $12.5 billion in purchases of planes, missiles and frigates from U.S. companies since his visit to Saudi Arabia last year.