Sunday, February 16, 2014

Saudi Arabia Will Now Supply The Syrian Rebels With Anti-Aircraft Missiles


Saudis Agree to Provide Syrian Rebels With Mobile Antiaircraft Missiles -- Wall Street Journal

U.S. Also Giving Fighters Millions of Dollars for Salaries

AMMAN, Jordan—Washington's Arab allies, disappointed with Syria peace talks, have agreed to provide rebels there with more sophisticated weaponry, including shoulder-fired missiles that can take down jets, according to Western and Arab diplomats and opposition figures.

Saudi Arabia has offered to give the opposition for the first time Chinese man-portable air defense systems, or Manpads, and antitank guided missiles from Russia, according to an Arab diplomat and several opposition figures with knowledge of the efforts. Saudi officials couldn't be reached to comment.

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Update: Saudi Arabia to supply Syrian rebels with anti-aircraft missiles – report -- RT

My Comment: Anti-tank weapons and anti-aircraft missiles are a game changer for the Syrian rebels .... the question that needs to be asked is how many of these missiles will the rebels receive .... and will this number make a difference. On a more worrisome note .... the fears of these missiles be used by extremist groups against the West (in shooting down airlines) will also need to be addresses.

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