Problems Emerge in Saudi Eurofighter Deal
The crash of a Spanish Air Force two-seat Eurofighter at Moron airbase on August 24 that killed a pilot from the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) has raised qu
The progress of the $6.6 billion al-Salam agreement between the UK and Saudi governments is being questioned, following the August 24 crash of a two-seat Spanish Air Force Eurofighter, which killed a Royal Saudi Air Force pilot. Shown here is a single-seat RSAF Typhoon at its rollout ceremony.
The progress of the $6.6 billion al-Salam agreement between the UK and Saudi governments is being questioned, following the August 24 crash of a two-seat Spanish Air Force Eurofighter, which killed a Royal Saudi Air Force pilot. Shown here is a single-seat RSAF Typhoon at its rollout ceremony.

The crash of a Spanish Air Force two-seat Eurofighter at Moron airbase on August 24 that killed a pilot from the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) has raised questions about the progress of the al-Salam agreement between the UK and Saudi governments. This $6.6 billion deal provided for the training of RSAF pilots and ground crew by the UK Royal Air Force, as well as the supply of 72 Eurofighters and various support services by BAE Systems. Twenty-four of the aircraft were to be delivered from the UK production line at Warton, with the remaining 48 to be license-assembled in Saudi Arabia.