Saudi Arabia wants to serve Patriot SAM systems on its own

Saudi Arabia signs an agreement with the American company Raytheon, related to the maintenance of Patriot air defense systems. We are talking about an agreement that involves the localization of technical maintenance of complexes by Saudi specialists. Until now, the maintenance of anti-aircraft missile systems was carried out exclusively by the American side.

It is reported that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is taking such a step in connection with "the desire to reduce the dependence of the Saudi economy on oil" and the need to create new jobs in high-tech areas.

Riyadh plans to create 2030 thousand new jobs in the military-industrial complex by 40. The service system for American equipment, which in Saudi Arabia is worth hundreds of billions of dollars, is included in this program.

Ahmed Al-Okhali, the head of the Saudi Arabian military industry’s main department, notes that the agreement under discussion with the American company reflects the growing Saudi capabilities in military science and technology. At the same time, in Riyadh they do not report how much money from the royal treasury is going to spend on the localization of technical maintenance of American air defense-missile defense systems.

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[Terenin]

Saudi Arabia wants to serve Patriot SAM systems on its own

From the title you can understand what the Saudis want to serve calculation of air defense systems - from haircuts to soft drinks

[TermNachTer]

But is it worth it - should the Arabs put their clumsy little hands in such complicated things as ZKR? No, well, wash the PU there - paint or the radar antenna, but it’s not worth it further.

[ltc35]

Better let them do what they do best - pump oil and herd camels. They themselves do not really know anything.

[Simon]

Yes, let them do it, all the same, the Patriot air defense system is already completely out of date, at least do something with it.

[TermNachTer]

Old or not, but still workable, although not much, judging by the latest events. And when the "crazy hands" are digging in it - only to the dump.

[Spartanez300]

With the upcoming Airborne Forces and all, we have 33 degrees in Irkutsk !!!

[TermNachTer]

And you do not get sick, you have fun. With us +

[Grits]

Quote: Spartanez300

With the upcoming Airborne Forces and all, we have 33 degrees in Irkutsk !!!

But what about diving into fountains?

[Dym71]

Quote: TermNachTER

But is it worth it - should the Arabs put their clumsy little hands in such complicated things as ZKR?

To no, yes!

[Observer2014]

Quote: TermNachTER

But is it worth it - should the Arabs put their clumsy little hands in such complicated things as ZKR? No, well, wash the PU there - paint or the radar antenna, but it’s not worth it further.

And do not say. The SAM is a serious thing.

[Gray brother]

Quote: TermNachTER

But is it worth it - should the Arabs put their clumsy little hands in such complicated things as ZKR?

They don’t lose anything much - the MLRS is a relatively simple thing.

[TermNachTer]

Yes, but the conversion of the "Patriot" to the MLRS will cost a lot.

[Gray brother]

Quote: TermNachTER

Yes, but the conversion of the "Patriot" to the MLRS will cost a lot.

They have already bought in this configuration.

[Woland]

Funny!. I love people with a sense of humor!

[knn54]

It doesn't matter where the hands grow from, as long as they are "golden".

[Tersky]

Quote: knn54

It doesn't matter where the hands grow from, as long as they are "golden".

In their case, and "brilliant" will not help. Oddly enough for them, they also need a head, and they only eat into it. Yes, the Saudis have 8 universities and 25000 schools, but there is neither nuclear energy, nor the military-industrial complex, nor any meaningful industry of their own, except for the production of luxury goods.

[TermNachTer]

Yeah, reminds of an old joke - "the guy has zloty hands, for which he will not undertake - it turns everything into g ...".

[Kibl]

Yeah, wait a minute! And the Americans are already in a low start position. American service is prescribed in supply contracts. So they gave such a tidbit! Ha!

[Nyrobsky]

Quote: KIBL

Yeah, wait a minute! And the Americans are already in a low start position. American service is prescribed in supply contracts. So they gave such a tidbit! Ha!

And the recent case of shooting at a training center for training pilots in the United States, where a Saudi cadet shot several Americans, does not add optimism to the Americans. After this incident, they have so far turned off the training of the Saudi military.

[Thrifty]

Earlier, their camels will learn how to repair equipment than the Saudis themselves! !!

[Woland]

Guys. Well, are you really like that? When was the last time you were in a circus? Probably, a long time ago So, I hasten to please you, now even bears ride motorcycles there.

[Thrifty]

After their "service", the missiles will totally hit their own launchers

[tarakan]

In Arabia, the engineers are mostly Russian-speaking, or Europe.
I forgot about the Jews, but they are everywhere (no offense, good joke

[vanavatny]

will this increase their effectiveness? And even so there are complaints ...

[Gennady Fomkin]

In the near future, Russia will consider options for a gradual exit from the OPEC + deal, said Energy Minister Alexander Novak in an interview with Russia 24. Three times took decisions by OPEC to reduce production and once - to increase. And each time they led to the desired result. And since it is becoming increasingly difficult to ensure growth, the chances of reducing quotas are higher.

Therefore, next year I am waiting for an increase in oil prices. It will not be ceremonial, it will have ups and downs, but Brent will most likely complete the year in the range of $ 70-80. And now, at the request of the Ministry of Energy, for our friends from the sunny OPEC this song sounds: https: //youtu.be/10w2_D6P6jM from VIA Gems

[Tank jacket]

The Saudis are so naive ... Tomorrow Uncle Sam will say that Saudi Arabia is a dictatorship and tyranny and will start bombing like Iraq, and Patriot will be removed remotely from the Pentagon And no maintenance will help ...

[sergo1914]

Who missed the beautiful herbarium of maple leaves?

[sergo1914]

Quote: sergo1914

Who missed the beautiful herbarium of maple leaves?

The taxi includes 4 and in Canada ...

[maidan.izrailovich]

Want is not harmful....

[Paul Siebert]

This chump will coax!
For more than a decade, they have been fighting the Hussite tribes in Yemen.
Armed Chinese AK and Iranian missiles from drainpipes.
Defeat them first, Arab Lions!
But no - so far only defeat after defeat, shame after shame!
Serve the Patriots they are going to!
Take care of camels and serve hookahs!