US offer of combat ships rejected by Riyadh

‘Saudi Arabia has reportedly declined the Pentagon’s offer of combat ships, which would enable the kingdom to replace and modernize its eastern fleet in the Persian Gulf.

Last week, Riyadh rejected the $4 billion offer for four frigates based on the Lockheed Martin littoral combat ship (LCS) design allegedly over high costs and a long delivery time, Defense News reported on Monday.

The ships, known as Multi-Mission Surface Combatant (MMSC), are armed with surface-to-air missiles and a more robust combat system. They comprise the largest part of Saudi Arabia’s $16 billion plan to have a modern fleet.’

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