Saudi Arabia Is Preparing To Supply Sophisticated Weapons To The Syrian Rebels

Saudi Arabia Offers Sophisticated Weapons to Syrian Rebels -- Voice of America

WASHINGTON — Saudi Arabia reportedly is offering to provide Syrian rebels more sophisticated weapons, including shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missiles that can take down fighter planes and helicopter gunships.

They could be a game changer in the Syrian civil war.

Known as MANPADS or man-portable air defense systems, the shoulder-fired missiles are a highly-effective weapon.

Now, Saudi Arabia is offering to supply moderate rebels with these weapons. That could tip the balance on the battlefield.

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My Comment: These weapons will change the dynamics in Syria .... and even the Russians know that.