Saudi Navy, Lockheed Martin and the frigate programmenote

Lockheed Martin is said to have informed the Saudis about the possibility of being awarded a contract to build ten ships of the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) type for the US Navy. The following 472-word report sheds light on whether this story will affect the Saudi decision on which LCS to choose for their frigate programme, that of Lockheed Martin or that of General Dynamics. It also tells how the Saudis reacted to the story and what they expect from General Dynamics.