Saudi Arabia Seeks US Support for Aging Fighter Fleet Amid Regional Tensions

The United States is poised to approve a $3 billion agreement to sustain Saudi Arabia’s aging F-15 fighter fleet. Following a request from its Gulf ally, the US State Department has approved a sustainment package for the Royal Saudi Air Force’s F-15s. The deal includes spares, repair parts, and training support, with an estimated cost of around $3 billion. According to Breaking Defense, the proposal aims to provide sustainment and training support for the Royal Saudi Air Force’s F-15 fleet, enhancing its deterrence capabilities in the region.