Pentagon clears possible sale of Lockheed planes to Saudi Arabia

[unhappycamper]

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/09/us-saud-usa-lockheed-idUSBRE8A81NP20121109




Pentagon clears possible sale of Lockheed planes to Saudi Arabia
WASHINGTON | Fri Nov 9, 2012 6:50pm EST

(Reuters) - The Pentagon on Friday said it had approved the potential sale of 25 C-130J transport and refueling planes built by Lockheed Martin Corp to Saudi Arabia for up to $6.7 billion.

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress about the possible sale on Thursday, according to a posting on the agency's website. Lawmakers have 30 days to block the sale although such action is rare since sales are carefully vetted before being publicly announced.

The sale covers 20 C-130J-30 transport planes and 5 KC-130J refueling planes, as well as 120 engines built by Britain's Rolls Royce, parts, training and logistical support.

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General Electric Co would also be a contractor on the sale, if approved, the Pentagon said.

[lalalu]

1. It's a garage sale.

To us it is getting rid of junk. To the Saudis they are shiny new toys.