France, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, United States
Riyadh plays for time as it mulls options for Typhoon, Rafale and F-35s

The Royal Saudi Air Force's Eurofighter Typhoons at Zeltweg, Austria, in 2011. The Saudi fleet is now largely made up of second- and third-generation Typhoons.
The Royal Saudi Air Force's Eurofighter Typhoons at Zeltweg, Austria, in 2011. The Saudi fleet is now largely made up of second- and third-generation Typhoons. © PF-(aircraft)/Alamy banque d'images
While BAE Systems' Typhoon fighter jet is the favourite to renew the Saudi fleet, the kingdom's air force is still looking at France's Rafales. The Saudis are being patient, betting on a Donald Trump comeback that could pave the way for the F-35. [...]
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