Bahrain: King Hamad prefers waiting for F-16 dealnote

King Hamad of Bahrain is said to prefer taking his time before deciding whether to stick to the F-16 deal or opt for the purchase of the Eurofighter Typhoon in favor of the Royal Bahraini Air Force (RBAF). The following 404-word report sheds more light on the subject and tells what about the King’s position and what makes him wait for the F-16 deal and for how long. [Partly reproduced in TR Weekly Issue No 23/49 – Dec. 2, 2016]