Arms Transfers to Saudi Arabia: 1990 to PresentSince 1990 the U.S. administration has notified Congress of the following proposed government-negotiated Foreign Military Sales (FMS) agreements, export licenses for industry-negotiated Direct Commercial Sales (DCS), or leases of military equipment to Saudi Arabia. The Arms Export Control Act requires only that the administration notify Congress of FMS and DCS valued at $14 million or more. Sales below that threshold are not recorded here. Note: Items marked with asterisks (**) have been reported in trade press but not yet published in the Federal Register or EDA database. |
| Date of Notice | Description of Equipment | Transfer Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/2/2000 | Communication equipment for the continuation of the U.S. supported effort to modernize Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG) to include 520 AN/VRC-90, 300 AN/VRC-92 and 300 AN/PRC-199 advanced tactical communications systems, 50 very high frequency RT-1702E receiver transmitter modules, radio, installation kits, and related parts and support; ITT. | FMS | $65 million |
| 7/16/1998 | training and support services, spare parts | FMS | $831 million |
| 5/20/1998 | defense services related to the operation, training, maintenance, and system enhancements for the "Peace Shield" command, control, and communications system | DCS | >$50 million |
| 4/21/1998 | Upgrade 1500 AIM-9L missiles to the Raytheon AIM-9M configuration; possible sale of five sets of PATHFINDER/SHARPSHOOTER navigation and targeting pods | FMS | $115 million |
| 3/30/1998 | upgrades of 300 AIM-7M Air-to-Air missiles | FMS | >$14 million |
| 3/30/1998 | upgrades of 700 GBU-10 Paveway II Laser Guided Bombs | FMS | >$14 million |
| 12/4/1997 | Training, operation and maintenance of "Peace Shield" air defense command, control and communication system | DCS | $300 million |
| 11/9/1997 | Installation of modified bomb racks on F-15S aircraft | FMS | $12.5 million |
| 7/22/1997 | 130 90mm Turret Weapon Systems for integration into Light Armored Vehicles, chassis upgrades, 130 M240 machine guns, 130 M2 .50 caliber machine guns, 169,490 rounds of 90mm ammunition, spares, support. The prime contractor is GM Canada, with Cockerill Mechanical Industries as subcontractor. | FMS | $1.075 billion |
| 7/22/1997 | 465 AN/VRC-90, 355 AN/VRC-92 and 404 AN/VRC-119radios, 42 RT-1702C receiver transmitter, high frequency radios, installation kits, spares, and support. Principal contractors are ITT and Harris Corporation. | FMS | $53 million |
| 7/11/1997 | Maintenance and construction in support of previously soldAirborne Warning and Control Systems (AWACS), andKE-3 aerial refueling tankers. Boeing is the prime contractor. | FMS | $300 million |
| 6/27/1997 | 15 M577A2 tracked command post carriers | EDA | $969,390 |
| 6/20/1997 | Technical data and assistance for F-5 aircraft program | DCS | >$50 million |
| 6/20/1997 | Technical data and assistance for F-5 aircraft program | DCS | >$50 million |
| 11/26/1996 | Follow-on contract to provide support for HAWK and Patriot Air Defense systems | DCS | ? |
| 9/26/1996 | Sustain and support to Royal Air Force air defense; command, control and communication systems | FMS | $2,500 M |
| 9/5/1996 | Installation of Tactical Airborne Surveillance System (TASS) on E-6 aircraft; one KE-3B aircraft; related support and upgrades | FMS | $350 M |
| 9/5/1996 | Naval forces personnel training in United States | FMS | $176 M |
| 4/15/1996 | Upgrade of Raytheon Hawk surface-to-air missiles | FMS | $273 M |
| 4/15/1996 | Support of F-5, F-15, E-3, C-130 aircraft, F100, F220E, F229, T56, CFM56 aircraft engines and AGM-65, AIM-7, AIM-9 missiles | FMS | $100 M |
| 11/9/1995 | 556 Rockwell GBU-15 guided bomb units, 48 data links | FMS | $371 M |
| 10/10/1995 | Spares for F-5, F-15, C-130, E-3A aircraft, radars | FMS | $200 M |
| 9/6/1995 | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers construction services | FMS | $500 M |
| 9/6/1995 | Maintenance and training support for F-15S aircraft | FMS | $850 M |
| 6/28/1995 | Licence for AEC of Saudi Arabia to make Airfoil and Computer Control Group for the Texas Instruments GBU-10 laser-guided bomb | DCS | >$50 M |
| 6/7/1995 | 52 United Defense M-577A2 command/communications vehicles | EDA | $3.36 M |
| 3/24/1995 | 130 turrets for General Motors Light Armored Vehicles, 195,000 rounds of 90mm ammunition, construction, support | FMS | $690 M |
| 3/16/1995 | Support services for Northrop F-5 aircraft | DCS | >$50 M |
| 3/16/1995 | Training, operational and logistical services for Saudi National Guard | DCS | >$50 M |
| 8/18/1994 | Support services for Lockheed C-130 and CASA CN-235 | DCS | >$50 M |
| 3/10/1994 | License for Lear Siegler to supply, repair and overhaul various aircraft, ground equipment and navigation aids | DCS | >$14 M |