Saudi Arabia, France and RSNF Western Fleetnote

Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz, who also acts as Defence Minister, is still committed to keeping France as main armament supplier of the Western Fleet of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF). This came following rumors suggesting the possibility of getting the RSNF Western Fleet supplied with frigates that are not built by France. The following 384-word report sheds more light on the subject and tells what about the Saudi plans in this regard. [Partly reproduced in TR Weekly Issue No 23/37 – Sept. 9, 2016]