US weapons and advisors used in Saudi Arabia-Yemeni conflict

The transcript discusses Saudi Arabia's significant role as the top buyer of US arms, accounting for 18% of total US arms sales. It highlights major deals, including a $9.4 billion agreement in 2011 for F15 fighter jets and a $750 million program in 2017 for airstrike training. Additionally, a $110 billion arms deal was brokered in 2017, expected to be fulfilled over a decade. The US State Department anticipates Saudi Arabia purchasing various military equipment, with a limited number of US military personnel providing intelligence support in the region.

What percentage of total US arms sales is accounted for by Saudi Arabia?

• 25%

• 30%

• 18%

• 10%

In 2011, what was included in the US-Saudi arms deal besides new fighter jets?

• Nuclear submarines

• Aircraft carriers

• Modernization of existing jets

• Space exploration technology

What was the focus of the $750 million program sold to Saudi Arabia in 2017?

• Naval warfare

• Space defense

• Cybersecurity

• Airstrike execution

How much was the arms deal brokered by the US in 2017 expected to be worth over 10 years?

• $110 billion

• $75 billion

• $50 billion

• $150 billion

How many American military personnel are reportedly based in Saudi Arabia?

• Less than 100

• Less than 50

• Less than 35

• Less than 20