motif
01/26/2024, 00:33:05
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that's where the long standing opposition from Germany came from. Following Khashoggi's death, probably a form of European snub at MBS. At USD 41 billion for 72 plane, or 569.5 million per plane, it's a stupid deal to begin with. More likely a political deal than a military deal, a form of protection fee.Germany has dropped its long-standing opposition to a follow-on sale of Eurofighter combat aircraft to Saudi Arabia, it was reported on 8 January. Saudi Arabia ordered 72 Eurofighters in 2007, and at an estimated GBP20 billion (then valued at USD41 billion), it was one of the largest defence procurement contracts ever signed. The UK was the lead partner for the sale to Saudi Arabia, with deliveries to the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) being completed in 2017.
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