Saudi Navy, Lockheed Martin and LCS dealnote

The Saudi Navy is rumoured to have provided Lockheed Martin with its options regarding the purchase of the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) within the context of its frigate programme. The following 409-word report sheds light on the subject and tells what about one of the options. It also tells what about the position of Saudi Assistant Defence Minister for Military Affairs Prince Khaled Bin Sultan Bin Abdulaziz with regards to the LCS deal and what about the talks regarding the FREMM-class frigate.