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2018-03-03 Arabia

Saudi Arabia to save $8.8 bln by localizing military industries

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Posted by Fred 2018-03-03 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11125 views ] Top
File under: Govt of Saudi Arabia

#1 Great idea, can't go wrong. Start with jet engine parts, they're really expensive.

Posted by Grunter 2018-03-03 03:00|| 2018-03-03 03:00|| Front Page Top

#2 So $8.8B from US GDP to US industries moving or building manufacturing locally?

Parts will be easier to source logistically.
Like China building Iran manufacturing.

Posted by Skidmark 2018-03-03 04:10|| 2018-03-03 04:10|| Front Page Top

#3 They've had a General Dynamics army tank manufacturing facility near Riyadh for a long time. I believe it may still be in operation.

Posted by Besoeker 2018-03-03 04:13|| 2018-03-03 04:13|| Front Page Top

#4 Why do I get the mental image of one (1) ex-pat technician 'machining', two (2) Filipino sweat laborers working, and 3-to-5 Saudis sitting around drinking coffee and watching?
Brings up memories of .com when he was here...

Posted by magpie 2018-03-03 05:48|| 2018-03-03 05:48|| Front Page Top

#5 Does anyone know what happened to .com?

Posted by Betty Hatfield5124 2018-03-03 05:59|| 2018-03-03 05:59|| Front Page Top

#6 deceased

Posted by Frank G 2018-03-03 09:08|| 2018-03-03 09:08|| Front Page Top

#7 What Magpie said - I'd believe it if SA had any previous experience in manufacturing, which they don't. They'll be calling in the Germans for help by summertime.

Posted by Raj 2018-03-03 12:22|| 2018-03-03 12:22|| Front Page Top

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