GCC Peninsula Shield Force and light attack aircraftnote

Saudi Arabia seems to have a project to reinforce the capabilities of the Peninsula Shield Force (PSF) with light attack aircraft.

The project was discussed with US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper.

What was his reaction?

What about the project?

What type of aircraft does it involve?

These key questions and more are answered through this 308-word report.

[Briefly reproduced in TR Defense Weekly Issue No 26/44 – November 1, 2019]

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