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Originally Posted by military
the reason i said that the saudis will get the f/a 22 before japan is because that u.s has givin them f-16s, f-15s, awacs radar planes, and even that m1a2 abrams tanks. the saudis also spend more money on their military 10% of GDP compared to japan who only spends .8% of GDP so the saudis will have a better chance of affording it.
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As percentage of GDP yes, but Japan's overall GDP is roughly 13.6 times the over GDP of Saudi Arabia.
The Egyptians also get Abrams tanks, but they are never the latests versions. The difference often amounts to generations worth, and the tanks given for export by the US are dumbed-down.
Finally, about a year ago, the Saudis inked a deal to acquire the Eurofighter Typhoon, so its pretty doubtful that they would get the F-22 because:
A. The US isn't about to offer it to them
B. They already bought another fighter, a multi-role one, but a capable fighter at that.