April 20, 2024
Daily Briefs
U.S.-Saudi Arabia arms deal includes boost to cybersecurity efforts
The $110 billion U.S.-Saudi Arabia arms deal signed over the weekend includes spending to improve the kingdom's cybersecurity and communications capabilities.
“The intended sales fall broadly into five categories: border security and counterterrorism, maritime and coastal security, air force modernization, air and missile defense, and cybersecurity and communications upgrades. Included are offers of extensive training and support to strengthen our partnership and the Saudi armed forces,” said Secretary of State Rex Tillerson in a press conference alongside Saudi Foreign...