Saudi Arabia: US pressing for decision on the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS)note

The Pentagon is said to have begun pressing for a Saudi decision to buy the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) within the context of the Saudi Navy frigate programme. The following 287-word report sheds light on the issue and tells how the Saudis are reacting to the US pressing. Note that Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics are still competing against each other to win the Saudi programme.