"While expanding SAMI’s MRO capabilities is important, the target is to establish joint training activities to develop Saudi talents and transfer skills in the sector," the Saudi firm's CEO said.
The lion's share of the total dollar figure is due to a $1.1 billion (4.1 billion AED) arrangement EDGE signed with the UAE Ministry of Defense for aircraft munitions.
The US has made no secret it holds Iran responsible for the actions of its regional proxies, but experts told Breaking Defense Tehran's level of control can vary from group to group.
EXCLUSIVE: Simmering unrest could be set to explode when protesters mark one year since the 22-year-old died after being arrested by so-called morality police.