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Putin quashed beefs between Iran and Saudi Arabia & between China and India.
That means Saudis and Indians are pivoting to Russian weapons away from USA. India has always had some Russian design weapons but for Saudis to be shopping for Russian stuff is wild.
Interesting the Saudis really wanted a short to medium range SAM that couldn't be bricked by (((USA))) and didn't care if doing that ruffle feathers in WashDC, or Tel Aviv.
Specifics of the Pantsir deal
High-value contract: Leaked documents from the Russian firm Ruselectronics show that Saudi Arabia agreed to a $2.17 billion euro deal for Pantsir batteries, associated equipment, ammunition, and operator training.
Production details: The contract includes provisions for a training center and an assembly plant in Saudi Arabia to produce Pantsir units and ammunition.
https://www.heritage.org/defense/commentary/russia-and-saudi-arabia-are-getting-closer-america-should-worry