The Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia has sought the purchase of 280 AIM-120C-7/C-8 Advanced Medium-Range
Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and 596 LAU-128 Missile Rail Launchers (MRL). Also included are containers, weapon support
and support equipment; spare and repair parts; U.S. Government and contractor
engineering, technical and logistical support services; and other related
elements of logistical and program support. The entire cost is anticipated to
be $650 million.
This potential sale will
support Saudi Arabia’s Eurofighter Typhoon, F-15C/D, F-15S, and F-I5SA
programs.