The Reagan Administration announced that it intends to sell a $141 million anti-aircraft missile system to Saudi Arabia. The Pentagon informed Congress of plans to provide the Saudis with 400 “Stinger” ground-to-air shoulder launchers along with 1,200 missiles and spare parts.
Saudi Arabia will be the first Middle East country to possess the weapons system, manufactured by the General Dynamics Corp., which has already been provided to NATO. Israel manufactures a similar weapon of its own. According to the Pentagon, the deal includes training and technical support. The law requires that Congress be informed of largescale military sales abroad. Defense Department officials said they did not expect opposition.
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