Patriot MIM-104 tactical ballistic missile system. Photo: Global Look Press
The United States Department of State has agreed to a deal to sell 300 Patriot missiles and related equipment to Saudi Arabia for more than $3 billion. This is stated in the report of the US Defense Cooperation Agency.
The corresponding statement of the ministry says that in total Riyadh authorities have requested 300 missiles of this type from the White House. “The Department of State issued a decision approving the possible sale of PATRIOT MIM-104E advanced tactical ballistic missiles and related equipment to the government of Saudi Arabia at a cost of approximately $3.05 billion,” the statement said.