Saudi Arabia just agreed to buy Russia’s advanced S-400 missile-defense system

October 6, 2017

Business Insider:

Saudi Arabia has agreed to buy the Russian S-400 air defense system, Saudi-owned al-Arabiya television reported on Thursday, on the sidelines of a visit by Saudi King Salman to Moscow.

The Dubai-based television channel also said that Saudi Arabia had signed a memorandum of understanding to help the kingdom in its efforts to develop its own military industries.

Salman arrived in Moscow on Wednesday, and it was the first time a Saudi king has ever visited Moscow.

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