Saudi Arabia Spends $3 Billion to Buy 6 Spanish Frigates, Why Doesn't It Buy Chinese Weapons?

Saudi Arabia is purchasing six Jubail frigates from Spain at a price of $500 million per ship, with each ship weighing around 2,400 tons, making the total order worth $3 billion! It's clear that Saudi Arabia is not just ordinary in its boldness. Do you remember, there was a lot of talk online about Saudi Arabia wanting to buy 052D destroyers, at least 12 of them. Now, does anyone still mention it? It has already become history, and it's impossible now.

Now, it's not about how Saudi Arabia is, but rather about not always saying "I want to buy, buy, buy!" Saudi Arabia has always been one of the most pro-American countries. Chinese weapons are really not allowed to be purchased, because if Saudi Arabia really bought 052D destroyers or J-35 fighters, it would immediately face American sanctions. Then, whether the Saudi royal family can remain stable is another story.

Therefore, Saudi Arabia should not say things like "I want to buy this, I want to buy that." In fact, it's not that they can't afford it, but someone doesn't let them buy. The United States is firmly against the sale of Chinese weapons. The drones and Silent Hunters that were previously purchased are actually minor weapons that don't play a decisive role on the battlefield.

However, the J-35 fighter jet and the 052D destroyer are different. They are new weapons that can change regional strategic trends, so they are simply not available for purchase or cannot be bought. Saudi Arabia may truly want to buy, but the deal cannot be completed. Countries behind Saudi Arabia, such as the United States and Israel, will launch fierce sanctions against Saudi Arabia to prevent it from buying.

If Saudi Arabia buys them, then the Saudi royal family may face the biggest problem. This is the current biggest situation. Therefore, everyone should understand that Saudi Arabia is not unable to buy, but is truly afraid to buy. Therefore, all the rumors about Saudi Arabia wanting to buy our weapons should no longer be mentioned; they are all false.

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