Saudi Arabia becomes latest buyer of Russian S-400 system

[somebozo]

The MOU focuses on localizing the manufacturing and sustainment of advance armament systems in Saudi Arabia. The MOU includes the transfer of technology for the local production of the Kornet-EM anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) system, the TOS-1A advanced multiple rocket launcher and AGS-30 automatic grenade launchers with grenades.

Russia got an upper hand because despite efforts and appeals of Saudi govt there is very little localization from western firms.

Saudi also launched an aircraft in collaboration with Antonov...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonov/Taqnia_An-132

 

[Zarvan]

Saudia and Russia were at odds over Syria just an year back and all a sudden this visit. Russia wants money regardless of anything. I won't be surprised they will even sell S-400 and Su 35s to Pakistan on immediate basis "if" we pay them.

Russia even with great economy doesn't back off from selling weapons to any country. You pay them they would give you any weapon you want it's USA and Europe who create issues

 

[somebozo]

Saudia and Russia were at odds over Syria just an year back and all a sudden this visit. Russia wants money regardless of anything. I won't be surprised they will even sell S-400 and Su 35s to Pakistan on immediate basis "if" we pay them.

the war on Syria was very much the brain child of Abdullah..Syria posses no immediate threat to Saudi, the real red alarm is Yemen. MbS has always favored scaling down on Syria and opening releations with Russia. It appears that Saudis and Russians now have a silent agreement on Syria..anyway understanding the game of middle eastern empires is not for the weak!

 

[RIP Pak LAW]

Russia even with great economy doesn't back off from selling weapons to any country. You pay them they would give you any weapon you want it's USA and Europe who create issues

Correct. That's why we shouldn't have all the balls in the same bucket.

the war on Syria was very much the brain child of Abdullah..Syria posses no immediate threat to Saudi, the real red alarm is Yemen. MbS has always favored scaling down on Syria and opening releations with Russia. It appears that Saudis and Russians now have a silent agreement on Syria..anyway understanding the game of middle eastern empires is not for the weak!

Also I believe that, with so much militarily procurement by the Saudis lately,from US to China and now Russia they are building themselves for a deadly war or will emerge as a mighty militarily power in the region in 10 years now.

From US: THAAD and $100 billion defense deals for air power
From China : UAVs deals worth billions
From Russia : S-400

 

[My-Analogous]

Brother @Zarvan already created a thread on the Arab section (where this news belongs to as the Arab section is solely intended for military matters related to the Arab world).

@The Eagle kindly merge the threads and move this one to the Arab section of PDF. Thanks.

Saudi Arabia Signs Agreement With Russia To Buy S-400 Air Defence System, Other Weapons

Russian President Putin and Saudi King Salman: Sputnik Photo

The Saudi Arabia Ministry of Defense signed contracts with the Russian government to procure the S-400 air defense system, the Kornet-EM system, the TOS-1A, the AGS-30 and the Kalashnikov AK-103.

As part of the agreement signed in Moscow today, Russia will transfer technology and localize the manufacturing and sustainment of these armament systems in the Kingdom, a press statement from the Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) said.

Consequent to the agreement, SAMI signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and a General Terms and Conditions Contract with ROSOBORONEXPORT, Russia’s state company for exporting military products.

The MOU focuses on localizing the manufacturing and sustainment of advance armament systems in Saudi Arabia. The MOU includes the transfer of technology for the local production of the Kornet-EM anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) system, the TOS-1A advanced multiple rocket launcher and AGS-30 automatic grenade launchers with grenades.

In addition, the parties will cooperate in setting a plan to localize the manufacturing and sustainment of parts of the S-400 air defense system.

The General Terms Contract covers the local production of the Kalashnikov AK-103 and its ammunition which will contribute to raising the local content and enhancing self-sufficiency in line with the Saudi government's Vision 2030.

The agreements also include educational and training programs for Saudi nationals to ensure the sustainability and development of the military industries sector in Saudi Arabia. These agreements are expected to have tangible economic contributions and create hundreds of direct jobs.

It will also transfer cutting edge technologies that will act as a catalyst for localizing 50% of the Kingdom’s military spending as targeted by Vision 2030.

http://www.defenseworld.net/news/20...ir_Defence_System__Other_Weapons#.WdZIhGiCxPY

KSA's largest trade partner is China (we have close military ties with them too and most importantly growing ones - people will soon hear more about this), the US and now Russia. That's what influence, money, pragmatism and wise leadership can lead you to. So much for the usual "puppet" nonsense by the ignorant fools whose countries of origin influence is mostly nowhere near that of KSA. Let them bark, post propaganda, nonsense while we keep improving on all fronts as a nation and as a people.

THAAD, Patriot and now this. A certain barking entity will think twice before using their North Korean missiles (based on old USSR technology) and having daydreams and fantasies. They will get burned badly. Let us hope that they will act wisely.

Brother in term of air defense, no one close to Russia even S400 is old platform but even today no other country still come close to that let S500 aside. They rule my friend. Russia means Tanks, Missiles and Helicopters

https://colonelcassad.livejournal.com/3725621.html

Excellent development

 

[Dr Shaheryar]

Could this be an indirect purchase of S-400 for some other country. Because with so much western equipment already protecting them and at their disposal without any restriction and 100 BN worth more coming.. I don't see any relevancy in this buy.

 

[The SC]

Could this be an indirect purchase of S-400 for some other country. Because with so much western equipment already protecting them and at their disposal without any restriction and 100 BN worth more coming.. I don't see any relevancy in this buy.

It does not work that way, instead they will finance the deal for the other party..THAAD for example won't come to KSA before 6 years and limited to only 7 batteries..Every weapon system bought from the US has limits on its numbers and on the ToT involved.. KSA wants more than that and it is finding it in other countries..

Correct. That's why we shouldn't have all the balls in the same bucket.



Also I believe that, with so much militarily procurement by the Saudis lately,from US to China and now Russia they are building themselves for a deadly war or will emerge as a mighty militarily power in the region in 10 years now.

From US: THAAD and $100 billion defense deals for air power
From China : UAVs deals worth billions
From Russia : S-400

All those systems are defensive weapons and in limited numbers..

 

[Bubblegum Crisis]

THAAD, Patriot, and the S-400. You can't just ask for better combination.

The combined ‘THAAD and Patriot systems’ are already doing the job perfectly.

There is only one explanation - no other - for this purchase. The S-400 system will protect future nuclear research and production facilities from all potential threat from the West, in particular Isra ...


...

 

[Super Falcon]

Why pakistan is so lack luster making top decisions why we are so dump and idiots our enemies become our MPA MNA and leaders we don't do anything worlds most stupid system we have

 

[EpiiC]

Why pakistan is so lack luster making top decisions why we are so dump and idiots our enemies become our MPA MNA and leaders we don't do anything worlds most stupid system we have

S400 is very expensive Pakistan likely doesn't have enough to buy this in quantity.

 

[TheCamelGuy]

They'll buy more jets too?

Congratulations though, I like the air force too.. F-15 is my fav.

 

[Cyberian]

Well done and congratulations to Saudi Arabia for once looking toward East for a change.

On a separate note, does this confirm the US Patriot system is a flop.

 

[Cyberian]

S400 is very expensive Pakistan likely doesn't have enough to buy this in quantity.

Yeah, just like the Islamic Republic of Pakistan doesn't have the means to acquire nuclear weapons but everyone else like Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Egypt and Indonesia all do.

When there's a will my friend, there's a way.

 

[The SC]

The S-400 deal came as the first news after King Salman meeting with Putin.. one can see that a strategic weapon system sale announces a new strategic alliance between Russia and KSA..

 

[somebozo]

All hint point that Saudi may soon be purchasing nuke reactors from Russia, and S400 is to guard these reactors.
Western weapons always come with lot of strings attached and no ToT!