Saudi Arabia: Arms talks with Russia focus on BMP-3 vehiclesnote

The arms talks between Saudi Arabia and Russia are reported to be now focusing on a contract for at least 100 BMP-3 infantry combat vehicles. Note that the talks also focus on 150 Russian-made helicopters, including Mi-17 transport helicopters and Mi-35 attack helicopters, as well as on 150 T-90C main battle tanks and 20 medium-range Buk-M2E air defence systems. The following 226-word report focuses on the issue and tells why there is now a focus on a BMP-3 deal.