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A future LCS export customer? Perhaps it seems the Saudis may want something to counter the substantial "brown-water"/coastal forces the Iranians can field in the Persian Gulf?
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Saudis Said To Zero In on Lockheed LCS
By Christopher P. Cavas 11:20 a.m. EDT September 15, 2015
LONDON — The long-awaited deal to choose the frigates for Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Fleet modernization program could be closed before the end of the year, a knowledgeable source said, and the choice of ship will come as little surprise — a variant of Lockheed Martin’s littoral combat ship (LCS).
A letter of request (LoR) from the Saudi Navy that detailed requirements for the program was signed in early August, the source said, and the Saudis have reportedly asked the US Navy and Lockheed to complete a letter of agreement by November. After that, it’s up to the Saudis to agree to the US Foreign Military Sales program and sign.
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