Gates on F-15SA, F-35 sales to Saudi and Israel

Former U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates’ autobiography revealed how Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah views the purchase of F-15SAs as an investment in a long-term strategic relationship.

According to Gates, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu demanded the sale of F-35s as a counterbalance to the F-15s.

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