U.S. Helps Saudi Defense Contractors

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has been helping enhance the nascent
Saudi defense industry.
U.S. defense contractors have been investing in training and developing
several Saudi companies. The contractors have awarded maintenance and
support projects that enhanced Saudi aerospace capabilities.
Boeing has been a key contractor in enhancing Saudi defense companies.
The U.S. defense giant has awarded the Saudi company, Alsalam Aircraft Co.,
a $29 million contract to maintain the C-130 air transport fleet of the
Royal Saudi Air Force.